Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout KOLE
Based in Grand Rapids, MN, John A. Kole, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. John graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1986. John is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 46 Medicare patients across 46 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (218) 326-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1601 GOLF COURSE RD
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
46 services · 46 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
19 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
14 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
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 general surgeons 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 general surgeons in Grand Rapids 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 7
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kole's specialty?
Dr. Kole is a general surgeon in Grand Rapids, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kole?
Dr. Kole is listed at 1601 GOLF COURSE RD, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kole?
The number on file is (218) 326-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kole's NPI number?
Dr. Kole's National Provider Identifier is 1720065360. 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. Kole's medical education?
Dr. Kole attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kole been practicing?
Dr. Kole has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kole known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kole performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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