Physician Profile
James D. Cole, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cole
James D. Cole, MD is a healthcare provider in El Paso, TX specializing in ophthalmology. James trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,843 services to 1,542 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (915) 595-4375
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1400 COMMON DR
El Paso, TX 79936
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
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,843 services · 1,542 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
737 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
679 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
172 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
56 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
45 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
20 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
20 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
1,114 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in El Paso 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cole?
Dr. Cole is an eye doctor in El Paso, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cole's address?
Dr. Cole is listed at 1400 Common Dr, El Paso, TX 79936. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cole?
The number on file is (915) 595-4375. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cole?
Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1033108931. 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 Dr. Cole train?
Dr. Cole attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cole have?
Dr. Cole has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cole perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cole performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, 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 ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Cole's profile verified?
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.