DR. RICHARD WAYNE COLE MD
NPI 1124068416
Emergency Medicine in Galveston, TX

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(281) 483-7999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2021, Jun 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Richard Wayne Cole Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD WAYNE COLE MD (NPI 1124068416) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6836) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Patients Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124068416
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD WAYNE COLECredential: MD
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302
Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5302 · (281) 483-7999
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2021
NPI 1124068416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · L6836 Licensed in TN · 38715
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

Other Identifiers 4

Other4089723TN · Blue Cross
Medicaid03027060MS
Medicaid3339629TN
Medicaid146461001AR

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Wayne Cole Md 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 ID4082689054
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071115000424
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
45 services44 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
19 services18 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
18 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Luke's Patients Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pasadena, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670031
Location4600 East Sam Houston Parkway SouthPasadena, TX 77505 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.90 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $25.22 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

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 Richard Cole's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Cole is 1124068416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Richard Cole located?

Richard Cole practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (281) 483-7999.

What is Richard Cole's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Cole enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

What insurance does Richard Cole accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Richard 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.

Is Richard Cole affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Cole is affiliated with St Luke's Patients Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Cole was last updated on June 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.