Quick answers
- Does Brent K. Cole accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent K. 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 Brent K. Cole see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 1,973 services for Brent K. Cole. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent K. Cole's NPI number?
- 1558336321. 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 Brent K. 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,973 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)716 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)495 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)234 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)204 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)76 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Anxiety21%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Hospitals where Brent K. Cole works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent K. 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.
- Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090005
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent K. Cole is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10215 Fernwood Rd, Suite 100Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 493‑4440
- 6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 600Bethesda, MD 20817
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent K. Cole as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc941 clinicians in the group
- Bethesda Internal Medicine Partners LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Bethesda
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethesda, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558336321 |
| 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