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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2727 Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 711033931
(318) 631-6400
fax (318) 631-0300
Mailing address
Po Box 11407
Birmingham, AL 352460100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$808

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.