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Robert Emmel Coles, MD is a healthcare provider in Morehead City, NC specializing in orthopedic surgery. Robert trained at Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. Robert is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,597 Medicare patients across 2,100 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (252) 247-2101
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3714 GUARDIAN AVE STE E
Morehead City, NC 28557
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,100 services · 1,597 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
110 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
99 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
43 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
16 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
14 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
13 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
143 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
127 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
107 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Morehead City 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Coles's specialty?
Dr. Coles is an orthopedic surgeon in Morehead City, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Coles?
Dr. Coles is listed at 3714 GUARDIAN AVE STE E, Morehead City, NC 28557. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Coles?
The number on file is (252) 247-2101. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Coles's NPI number?
Dr. Coles's National Provider Identifier is 1417055088. 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. Coles's medical education?
Dr. Coles attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Coles been practicing?
Dr. Coles has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Coles known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Coles performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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