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- 40101 Monterey Avenue, Suite B1-314, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
About Dr. Cole
Clifton Cole, M.D. practices family medicine in Rancho Mirage, CA. Clifton is a 1981 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Clifton is also listed as specializing in skilled nursing facility. Medicare claims data shows Clifton provided 218 services to 56 patients. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes, and residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972502425.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (760) 320-6677
- Email not available
Practice Locations
40101 MONTEREY AVENUE SUITE B1-314
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
218 services · 56 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
131 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
75 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99344 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Rancho Mirage 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Clifton Cole specialize in?
Clifton Cole is a family doctor in Rancho Mirage, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Clifton Cole located?
Clifton Cole is listed at 40101 Monterey Avenue Suite B1-314, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Clifton Cole's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 320-6677. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Clifton Cole?
Clifton Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1972502425. 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
Where did Clifton Cole train?
Clifton Cole attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Clifton Cole have?
Clifton Cole has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Clifton Cole do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Clifton Cole the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Clifton Cole's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Clifton Cole. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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