Quick answers
- Does John S. Cole Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John S. Cole Iv 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 John S. Cole Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 247 Original Medicare patients and 591 services for John S. Cole Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John S. Cole Iv's NPI number?
- 1457459174. 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 John S. Cole Iv, 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 | 247 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 591 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)207 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)61 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)26 services
- Computer-assisted spinal procedure (61783)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)23 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression34%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where John S. Cole Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John S. Cole Iv 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.
- Self Regional HealthcareGreenwood, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420071
Practice locations
Addresses where John S. Cole Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 Vinecrest CtGreenwood, SC 29646
- 1325 Spring StGreenwood, SC 29646
- 155 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 29646 (864) 725‑4865
- 160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 29646 (864) 223‑8090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John S. Cole Iv as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Self Medical Group395 clinicians in the group
- Self Regional Healthcare180 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Self Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457459174 |
| 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