Quick answers
- Does Cole M. Fulwider accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cole M. Fulwider accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cole M. Fulwider see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 438 Original Medicare patients and 2,217 services for Cole M. Fulwider. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cole M. Fulwider's NPI number?
- 1033188560. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Cole M. Fulwider, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 438 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,217 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)625 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)385 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)267 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)228 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)211 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
- Osteoporosis18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cole M. Fulwider is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17742 Beach Blvd, Suite 325Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 848‑0770
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cole M. Fulwider as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vipal Soni MD Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Huntington Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntington Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vipal Soni MD Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033188560 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians