Physician Profile
Heather Cole, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cole
Based in Nashville, TN, Heather Cole, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Heather graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2017. Heather is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Heather provided 812 services to 808 patients. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot.
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
- (615) 322-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Ctr E South Tower, Ste 4200
Nashville, TN 37232
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
812 services · 808 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
271 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
245 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot | Imaging | 77081 |
68 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
61 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
40 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body | Imaging | 78306 |
30 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan | Imaging | 78814 |
25 | |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
17 | |
| Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot | Imaging | 77081 |
15 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
13 |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in Nashville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Heather Cole specialize in?
Heather Cole is a radiologist in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Heather Cole located?
Heather Cole is listed at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Heather Cole's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 322-3000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Heather Cole?
Heather Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1235661877. 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 Heather Cole train?
Heather Cole attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Heather Cole have?
Heather Cole has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Heather Cole do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Heather Cole performs imaging including dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Heather Cole's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Heather 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.