ERIC LOWRY COLE MD
NPI 1295786960
Plastic Surgery in Galveston, TX

Q: What is Eric Cole's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Cole is 1295786960. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Q: What is Eric Cole's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Cole was last updated on December 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

6.124 MCCULLOUGH BLDG., UNIV. TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH - DEPT. SURGERY DIV. PLASTIC, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-1255(409) 772-1872 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Eric Lowry Cole Md NPPES

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

ERIC LOWRY COLE MD (NPI 1295786960) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0968) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in Webster.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295786960

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208200000X

Provider Legal NameERIC LOWRY COLECredential: MD

Location Address6.124 MCCULLOUGH BLDG., UNIV. TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH - DEPT. SURGERY DIV. PLASTICGalveston, TX 77555-0724

Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000

Phone(409) 772-1255

Fax(409) 772-1872

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 2025

NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1295786960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208200000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P0968✔ Licensed in VA · 0101239398

Definition

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Also ListedOtolaryngology · Plastic Surgery within the Head & NeckTaxonomy 207YX0007X · License P0968 (TX)

6.124 MCCULLOUGH BLDG., Galveston, TX 77555

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 118833 Eastfield DrWebster, TX 77598-1305 · Phone (713) 442-4300

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Eric Lowry 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 ID749280899

PECOS Enrollment IDI20111114000110

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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number450018

Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

$71.32 typical visit price

range $18.45 – $141.36

Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.77

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.75

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 Eric Cole's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Cole is 1295786960. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Where is Eric Cole located?

Eric Cole practices at 6.124 Mccullough Bldg. Univ. Texas Medical Branch - Dept. Surgery Div. Plastic, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-1255.

What is Eric Cole's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Eric Cole enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric 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 Eric Cole accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Eric 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 Eric Cole affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Cole is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Cole was last updated on December 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.