Richard Cole, M.D.
NPI 1972500668 · Family Medicine Physician · Stuart, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Cole, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Stuart, VA (NPI 1972500668).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972500668
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101036915 (VA)
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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
943 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 195 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 108 | $83 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 97 | $68 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 70 | $16 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 291 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 971 | 125 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 644 | 143 |
| Furosemide | 629 | 107 |
| Alprazolam | 605 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 596 | 158 |
| Gabapentin | 549 | 116 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,389 across 80 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 835 Woodland DrStuart, VA 24171-1586Phone: (276) 694-4466
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2023-07-24
- Certified
- 2023-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cole's NPI number?
- Richard Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972500668, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cole's specialty?
- Richard Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Cole located?
- Richard Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 18877 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Stuart, VA 24171-1019.
- What is Richard Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cole is (276) 694-4466.
- Does Richard Cole accept Medicare?
- Richard Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cole's NPI (1972500668) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.