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Family Practice

Clifton Cole, MD

Sees patients in Palm Springs, CA · California

Summary

Clifton Cole, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Palm Springs, CA. NPI 1972502425. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clifton Cole, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Clifton Cole see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palm Springs, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Clifton Cole's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also Hospice/Palliative Care.
Does Clifton Cole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifton Cole accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Clifton Cole?
(760) 320-6677, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Clifton Cole's NPI number?
1972502425. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Clifton Cole is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Palm Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972502425
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians