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Frederic J. Cole, MD

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About Dr. Cole

Based in Norfolk, VA, Frederic J. Cole, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Frederic graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1285603050 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NPINational Provider Identifier
1285603050Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Cole's specialty?

Dr. Cole is a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Cole?

Dr. Cole is listed at 825 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Cole?

The number on file is (757) 446-8950. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Cole's NPI number?

Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1285603050. 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 Dr. Cole's medical education?

Dr. Cole attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Cole been practicing?

Dr. Cole has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Cole known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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

Has Dr. Cole confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cole. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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