Cole Swiston, MD
NPI 1740741545 · Ophthalmology Physician · Duluth, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cole Swiston, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Duluth, MN (NPI 1740741545).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740741545
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11899002-1205 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
315 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 56 | $63 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 36 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $92 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 30 | $19 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 29 | $24 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $126 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 671 | 245 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 339 | 119 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 261 | 89 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 218 | 155 |
| Timolol Maleate | 180 | 66 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 134 | 51 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 114 | 86 |
| Ofloxacin | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$229 across 4 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
- 2019-03-26
- Last updated
- 2024-09-06
- Certified
- 2024-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cole Swiston's NPI number?
- Cole Swiston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740741545, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cole Swiston's specialty?
- Cole Swiston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cole Swiston located?
- Cole Swiston's practice location on file with NPPES is 502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805-1913.
- What is Cole Swiston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cole Swiston is (218) 786-8364.
- Does Cole Swiston accept Medicare?
- Cole Swiston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cole Swiston's NPI active?
- Yes — Cole Swiston's NPI (1740741545) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.