Michael Cole, MD
NPI 1710973649 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cole, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1710973649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710973649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C5870 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,948 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 587 | $82 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 486 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 300 | $9 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 125 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 109 | $9 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 135 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 691 | 165 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 289 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 272 | 70 |
| Omeprazole | 265 | 61 |
| Alprazolam | 252 | 39 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 239 | 52 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,535 across 89 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-26
- Last updated
- 2016-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cole's NPI number?
- Michael Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710973649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cole's specialty?
- Michael Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Cole located?
- Michael Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 6100 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72916-8886.
- What is Michael Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cole is (479) 709-7250.
- Does Michael Cole accept Medicare?
- Michael Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cole's NPI (1710973649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.