Quick answers
- Does Charles A. Cole Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles A. Cole Jr. 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 Charles A. Cole Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 874 Original Medicare patients and 3,986 services for Charles A. Cole Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles A. Cole Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1447302690. 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 Charles A. Cole Jr., 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 | 874 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,986 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,024 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)822 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)387 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)366 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)360 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 pressure63%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Charles A. Cole Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles A. Cole Jr. 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.
- New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330101
- New York-Presbyterian/QueensFlushing, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330055
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles A. Cole Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16303 Horace Harding Expy, Suite 2Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 (866) 670‑6824
- 485 Park AveNew York, NY 10022 (212) 753‑6464
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles A. Cole Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New York Queens Medicine and Surgery, P.C.401 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Fresh Meadows
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresh Meadows, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New York Queens Medicine and Surgery, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447302690 |
| 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