Physician Profile
Charles A. Cole, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cole
Based in New York, NY, Charles A. Cole, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Charles graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 3,130 Medicare patients across 3,839 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (212) 753-6464
- Email not available
Practice Locations
485 PARK AVE
New York, NY 10022
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,839 services · 3,130 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
93 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
63 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,024 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
822 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
387 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
366 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
360 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
128 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in New York 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Charles A. Cole's specialty?
Charles A. Cole is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Charles A. Cole?
Charles A. Cole is listed at 485 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Charles A. Cole?
The number on file is (212) 753-6464. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Charles A. Cole's NPI number?
Charles A. Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1447302690. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Charles A. Cole's education?
Charles A. Cole attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Charles A. Cole been practicing?
Charles A. Cole has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Charles A. Cole known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Charles A. Cole performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Charles A. Cole confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Charles A. Cole. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.