Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Essence Cole, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1699211375
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2022
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #AP130944

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699211375. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
58
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 39 25 $118
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 19 15 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 320 peers in Houston Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$112
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 1 $111.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$112

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Essence Cole's medical specialty?
Dr. Essence Cole practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Essence Cole practice?
Dr. Essence Cole practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Essence Cole's NPI?
Dr. Essence Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699211375, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Essence Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Essence Cole accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Essence Cole commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.