Paul Cole, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Shreveport, LA

Paul Cole, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Wkmc Cardiovascular Consultants and his current practice location is 2727 Hearne Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 631-6400.

Paul Cole is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 020458) 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 1396710737.

Contact Information

Paul Cole, MD
2727 Hearne Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3931
(318) 631-6400
(318) 631-0300

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePaul Cole
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience35 Years
Location2727 Hearne Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana
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:
  • Paul Cole attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396710737
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385629427
  • Enrollment ID: I20040622001163

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul Cole such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396710737NPI-NPPES
1668931MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 020458 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wkmc Cardiovascular Consultants094142006130

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. Paul Cole allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCardiovascular Consultants Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780624585
PECOS PAC ID: 4981677119
Enrollment ID: O20040817000183
Entity NameWkmc Cardiovascular Consultants
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801205802
PECOS PAC ID: 0941420061
Enrollment ID: O20141013000521

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. Paul 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
Paul Cole, MD
Po Box 11407,
Birmingham, AL 35246-0100

Ph: (318) 631-6400
Paul Cole, MD
2727 Hearne Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3931

Ph: (318) 631-6400

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