ADAM J COLE M.D.
NPI 1144431883
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Little Rock, AR
NPI Status: Active since May 24, 2007
Contact Information
5100 TALLEY RD STE 300
LITTLE ROCK, AR
ZIP 72204
Phone: (501) 500-6640
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 20
- Pathology
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About ADAM COLE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Adam Cole, a provider established in Little Rock, Arkansas with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology and more than 20 years of experience. He graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2006. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144431883 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X with license number E 8126 (AR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1144431883
- Provider Name
- ADAM J COLE M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5100 TALLEY RD STE 300 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204
- Location Phone
- (501) 500-6640
- Mailing Address
- 5100 TALLEY RD STE 300 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204
- Mailing Phone
- (501) 500-6640
- Medical School Name
- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
- Graduation Year
- 2006
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-24-2007
- Last Update Date
- 05-19-2023
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 2777 Mile High Stadium Cir
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 534-0388
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207ZP0102X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- E 8126
- License State
- AR
- Taxonomy Description
- A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207ZP0102X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pathology | R3298 (TX) |
| 2 | 208D00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | General Practice | 2013042434 (MO) |
| 3 | 208D00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | General Practice | E-8126 (AR) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) - POS
- Complete Gold - PPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Connected Silver - PPO
- Connected Silver (QualChoice) - POS
- Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental - POS
- Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) - PPO
- Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Elite Bronze - PPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Elite Gold (QualChoice) - POS
- Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental - POS
- Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) - PPO
- Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Everyday Bronze - PPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - PPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) - POS
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Complete Silver - EPO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Gold - EPO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Gold - EPO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Silver - EPO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Focused Silver - EPO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Gold - EPO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Silver - EPO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Gold - HMO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Standard Silver - HMO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Gold - EPO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Gold - EPO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Focused Silver - EPO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Gold - EPO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Silver - EPO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Bronze - PPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Elite Gold - PPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - PPO
- Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - PPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Everyday Bronze - PPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Everyday Gold - PPO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Focused Silver - PPO
- Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - PPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Standard Gold - PPO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Standard Silver - PPO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - PPO
- Elite Bronze - EPO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Elite Gold - EPO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options - EPO
- Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Bronze - EPO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Everyday Gold - EPO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Gold - EPO
- Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Standard Silver - EPO
- Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - EPO
- Bronze Exp Standardized - PPO
- Bronze Value - PPO
- Catastrophic HSA - PPO
- Gold Standardized - PPO
- Gold Value - PPO
- Silver AH - PPO
- Silver Standardized - PPO
- Dental Gold - PPO
- Dental Gold Plus Vision - PPO
- Dental Pediatric - PPO
- Dental Platinum - PPO
- Dental Platinum Plus Vision - PPO
- Dental Platinum Premium - PPO
- Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision - PPO
- Dental Silver - PPO
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
- Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
- Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 - HMO
- Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
- HA Bronze Exp Standardized - POS
- HA Bronze National - POS
- HA Gold Premier National - POS
- HA Gold Standardized - POS
- HA Platinum Premier National - POS
- HA Platinum Standardized - POS
- HA Silver AH - POS
- HA Silver Standardized - POS
- Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Gold Share - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Silver Share - EPO
- Inspire by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver Standard - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity - EPO
- Octave Bronze Exp Standardized - POS
- Octave Bronze Value - POS
- Octave Gold Classic National - POS
- Octave Gold Standardized - POS
- Octave Silver AH - POS
- Octave Silver Standardized - POS
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - EPO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne - EPO
- Gold Classic - EPO
- Gold Classic Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard Guided Care - HMO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Gold Elite | MercyOne - EPO
- Gold Simple Diabetes Guided Care - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Adam Cole is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Adam Cole is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8022292713
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20190927001871, I20200616001813, I20221117000897
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method
Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.
This service was performed 254 times for 139 patientsA pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
This service was performed 1,024 times for 354 patientsSpecial stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.
This service was performed 85 times for 33 patientsSpecial stained specimen slides are used to study tissue in detail. This multiplex procedure involves applying different dyes to the tissue sample on a slide to highlight specific elements. These colors help identify any abnormalities in the tissue, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
This service was performed 3,350 times for 1,465 patientsThis procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
This service was performed 207 times for 157 patientsThis procedure involves taking a small tissue sample from your gland located beneath your bladder. The sample is then examined under a microscope by a pathologist to check for any abnormalities or diseases. This is a standard method to ensure your well-being.
This service was performed 2,735 times for 2,705 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $29.84 for a new patient copayment and $22.9 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 72204 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $119.36
- Minimum New Patient Price $51.36
- Maximum New Patient Price $157.74
- Average New Patient Copayment $29.84
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $12.84
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $39.43
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $91.63
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.16
- Maximum Established Patient Price $128.77
- Average Established Patient Copayment $22.9
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.04
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.19
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
MIPS Quality Measures
The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1144431883, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144431883, enumerated as an "individual" on May 24, 2007.
The provider is located at 5100 TALLEY RD STE 300 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204 and the phone number is (501) 500-6640.
Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.