Quick answers
- Does Neal R. Cole accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal R. 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 Neal R. Cole see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 351 services for Neal R. Cole. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal R. Cole's NPI number?
- 1932152972. 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 Neal R. 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 | 351 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)104 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)18 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)16 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)13 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis71%
- Depression33%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Neal R. Cole works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal R. 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.
- Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340069
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal R. Cole is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10000 Falls of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27614 (919) 350‑8000
- 10010 Falls of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27614 (919) 766‑8989
- 3000 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 (919) 350‑7270
- 3009 New Bern AveRaleigh, NC 27610 (919) 232‑5020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal R. Cole as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- WakeMed Specialists Group LLC876 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in WakeMed Specialists Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932152972 |
| 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