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DR. JAMES L COLE M.D.
NPI 1073584108
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since January 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4422 GENERAL MEYER AVE STE 103, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131(504) 526-1179(504) 526-1199 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2026, Jan 7, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. James L Cole M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES L COLE M.D. (NPI 1073584108) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (021318) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073584108
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES L COLECredential: M.D.
Location Address4422 GENERAL MEYER AVE STE 103New Orleans, LA 70131-4330
Mailing Address4422 General Meyer Ave Ste 103New Orleans, LA 70131-4330 · (504) 526-1179 · Fax (504) 526-1199
Phone(504) 526-1179
Fax(504) 526-1199
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1073584108 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 021318
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
4422 GENERAL MEYER AVE STE 103, New Orleans, LA 70131
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1693537LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James L Cole M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335159441
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100813000293, I20260319000257, I20260323001130
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Cole reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc
122 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
4801 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952497489 (337) 470-2100
Vpa PC
950 mi
Family Medicine
500 KIRTS BLVD, SUITE 200
Troy, MI 48084
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336153295 (800) 759-7291
Solace Health Medical Group Inc
1,917 mi
Geriatric Medicine
401 WARREN ST STE 300
Redwood City, CA 94063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Georgia enrollments
NPI 1801669924 (708) 320-1477

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Cole's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cole is 1073584108. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2006.

Where is James Cole located?

James Cole practices at 4422 General Meyer Ave Ste 103, New Orleans, LA 70131. The listed phone number is (504) 526-1179.

What is James Cole's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Cole enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Cole is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Cole's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Cole reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc (Lafayette, LA), Vpa PC (Troy, MI) and Solace Health Medical Group Inc (Redwood City, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Cole's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Cole accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list James Cole as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cole was last updated on September 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 33 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.