Dr Darby Cole, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Owensboro, KY

Dr Darby Cole, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Owensboro, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 811 E Parrish Ave Ste 102, Owensboro, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 688-2077.

Dr Darby Cole is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 31992) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306838693.

Contact Information

Dr Darby Cole, MD
811 E Parrish Ave Ste 102,
Owensboro, KY 42303-3258
(270) 688-2077
(270) 688-2078

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Darby Cole
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience29 Years
Location811 E Parrish Ave Ste 102, Owensboro, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Darby Cole attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306838693
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416910831
  • Enrollment ID: I20041111000259

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Darby Cole such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306838693NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 31992 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Owensboro Health Regional HospitalOwensboro, KYHospital
Ohio County HospitalHartford, KYHospital
Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, IncBeaver dam, KYNursing home
The Transitional Care Center Of OwensboroOwensboro, KYNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc0648255034357

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Darby Cole allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOwensboro Health Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235518242
PECOS PAC ID: 0648255034
Enrollment ID: O20040621000818

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Darby Cole is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Darby Cole, MD
Po Box 23229,
Owensboro, KY 42304-3229

Ph: (270) 688-1330
Dr Darby Cole, MD
811 E Parrish Ave Ste 102,
Owensboro, KY 42303-3258

Ph: (270) 688-2077

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