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Robert J Cole, M.D. practises hand surgery in Memphis, TN. Robert is a 1989 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Robert is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Cole's specialty?
Dr. Cole is a hand surgeon in Memphis, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “HAND SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cole?
Dr. Cole is listed at 6286 BRIARCREST AVE SUITE 200, Memphis, TN 38120. 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 (901) 259-1600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Cole's NPI number?
Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier is 1144223256. 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 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cole been practising?
Dr. Cole has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cole known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cole performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and application of elbow to finger cast; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes and follow-up training in the use of orthopedic device or artificial arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (901) 259-1600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6286 BRIARCREST AVE SUITE 200
Memphis, TN 38120
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,963 services · 1,900 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
233 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
51 |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
40 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
39 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
37 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
36 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
26 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
21 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon | Procedure | 20612 |
14 |
| Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device | Procedure | 25609 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1989 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
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Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 6
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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