Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Cole, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Indianapolis, IN

  • NPI 1144227471
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1550 E County Line RD, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 462271000
(317) 497-2130
Mailing address
6626 E 75Th St, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 462502805

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 24, 2024
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01050980A
Medicaid
IN #200238720

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144227471. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
612
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,795
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 140 94 $82
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 89 45 $37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 67 67 $155
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 61 33 $225
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 39 37 $114
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 34 34 $25
20939 Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft 29 28 $61
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 28 28 $46
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 25 24 $1,592
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 25 24 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,064
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SPINEART USA INC 2 $2,495.18
SI-BONE, INC. 7 $2,171.31
Globus Medical, Inc. 17 $1,856.52
Theragen, Inc. 1 $186.25
Amgen Inc. 3 $162.50
Davol Inc. 1 $62.61
Alphatec Spine, Inc 1 $45.07
ARGENX US, INC. 2 $39.94
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $26.31
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $18.71

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$4,372
Food and Beverage
$2,692

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
80
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$2,316
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 35 32 $546
Naloxone Hcl Generic 19 18 $1,514
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 0 $120
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 0 $136

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Cole's medical specialty?
Dr. James Cole practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Dr. James Cole practice?
Dr. James Cole practices at 1550 E County Line RD, Indianapolis, IN 462271000. Office phone: 3174972130.
What is Dr. James Cole's NPI?
Dr. James Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144227471, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Cole accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Cole commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.