Quick answers
- Does Michele T. Cole accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michele T. 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 Michele T. Cole see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 297 services for Michele T. Cole. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michele T. Cole's NPI number?
- 1396939443. 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 Michele T. 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 patients | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 297 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b (87636)29 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) (87880)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)17 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Michele T. Cole works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michele T. 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.
- Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341325
- North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-Salem, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340047
- Wilkes Regional Medical CenterNorth Wilkesboro, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340064
Practice locations
Addresses where Michele T. Cole is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1208 Hickory Blvd SW, Suite 102Lenoir, NC 28645 (828) 991‑4660
- 151 Medical Park DrJefferson, NC 28640 (336) 246‑7161
- 1900 W Park Dr, Suite BNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 903‑6840
- 695 W Fleming DrMorganton, NC 28655 (828) 580‑3278
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michele T. Cole as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences2,645 clinicians in the group
- Wake Forest Health Network LLC292 clinicians in the group
- Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc228 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lenoir
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lenoir, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396939443 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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