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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Paul G. Cole, MD

Works at hospitals in Vivian, LA · Shreveport, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Paul G. Cole, MD is a cardiologist at 2727 Hearne Ave, Suite 301, Shreveport, LA 71103. Phone: (318) 631-6400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul G. Cole had 907 Original Medicare patients and 2,259 services. NPI 1396710737. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul G. Cole, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul G. Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul G. Cole 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 Paul G. Cole see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 907 Original Medicare patients and 2,259 services for Paul G. Cole. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul G. Cole's NPI number?
1396710737. 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 Paul G. Cole, 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 patients907
Services billed to Medicare2,259
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)600 services
  2. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)555 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)423 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)145 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)68 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Ischemic heart disease60%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Paul G. Cole works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul G. Cole at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul G. Cole is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul G. Cole as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • WKMC Cardiovascular Consultants33 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Shreveport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in WKMC Cardiovascular Consultants

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396710737
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians