William Cole, MD
NPI 1902842768 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Lima, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Cole, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Lima, OH (NPI 1902842768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902842768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29486 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
3,580 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 1,223 | $203 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 487 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 472 | $11 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 450 | $10 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 417 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 166 | $75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$556 across 6 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
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2018-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Cole's NPI number?
- William Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902842768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Cole's specialty?
- William Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Cole located?
- William Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 770 W High St Ste 240, Lima, OH 45801.
- What is William Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Cole is (419) 996-2686.
- Does William Cole accept Medicare?
- William Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — William Cole's NPI (1902842768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.