Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Cole, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Shreveport, LA
- NPI 1396710737
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 60.3 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2727 Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 711033931
(318) 631-6400
fax (318) 631-0300 - Mailing address
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Po Box 11407
Birmingham, AL 352460100
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 22, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #020458
- Medicaid
- LA #1668931
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396710737. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,803
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$240,741
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 806 | 636 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 565 | 494 | $120 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 324 | 307 | $173 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 213 | 187 | $168 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 192 | 188 | $66 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 104 | 64 | $116 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 103 | 103 | $13 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 94 | 55 | $77 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 60 | 59 | $167 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 56 | 14 | $50 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Shreveport Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 183. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$808
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inari Medical, INC. | 10 | $226.65 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 12 | $138.77 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $82.62 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 3 | $75.80 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 3 | $63.67 | |
| Abiomed | 2 | $56.21 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $49.23 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $35.98 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $27.79 | |
| Itamar Medical INC | 1 | $19.38 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $17.82 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $13.79 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,208
Patients
905
Total drug cost
$459,528
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 596 | 178 | $9,624 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 465 | 94 | $423,663 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 428 | 123 | $6,670 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 254 | 73 | $2,709 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 206 | 56 | $2,586 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 181 | 56 | $1,550 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 152 | 46 | $1,598 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 128 | 39 | $3,555 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 127 | 31 | $2,816 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 118 | 35 | $933 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Cole's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Cole practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Paul Cole practice?
Dr. Paul Cole practices at 2727 Hearne Ave, Shreveport, LA 711033931. Office phone: 3186316400.
What is Dr. Paul Cole's NPI?
Dr. Paul Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396710737, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Cole accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Cole commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.