NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1629264544 M.D.
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Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 169 in Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 758 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$671.66
58 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Alan Cole, M.D. filed 5,625 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, prescribing 98% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥94th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Alan Cole, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1629264544), first enumerated 09/25/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,625 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$671.66 in reported industry payments (58 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1629264544 · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-TRACE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1629264544
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-TRACE 169
- RX-MID 5,625
- BOOK-THIN 2 in Mississippi
- PHOTO-ENUM Scott Pello · 2007
Alan Cole, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,625 ≥ 94th percentile 94% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alan Cole, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alan Cole, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,625 236% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1629264544 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alan Cole, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
MS Pain And Migraine
Hattiesburg, MS
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Alan Cole, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$672
Largest payer
Valinor Pharma, LLC
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alan Cole, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 5,625 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
5,625
Total Claims
$206K
Total Drug Cost
758
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,645.433
- Total Day Supply
- 154,163
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $66K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $139K
- Opioid Claims
- 2,069 (36.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 61.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.58
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 391, 65-74: 285, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alan Cole, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
810 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
745 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
716 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
662 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
456 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
362 claims
- Lamotrigine 270
Lamotrigine
270 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl 265
Amitriptyline Hcl
265 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 810 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 745 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 716 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 662 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 456 |
| Celecoxib | 362 |
| Lamotrigine | 270 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 265 |
| Diazepam | 230 |
| Topiramate | 174 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview
How Alan Cole, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.
169
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
40
States with Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,672
Avg Claims per Provider
Alan Cole, M.D.'s 5,625 claims are above the specialty average of 1,672.
Nationwide Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cole, both outside Mississippi so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cole.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alan Cole, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Alan Cole, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alan Cole, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Alan Cole, M.D. wrote 5,625 Medicare Part D claims totaling $206K in drug costs for 758 beneficiaries.
Where is Alan Cole, M.D. located? ▼
Alan Cole, M.D. is located at 1 LINCOLN PKWY, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402. Phone: (601) 579-4440.
What is Alan Cole, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alan Cole, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629264544, issued on 09/25/2007.
Does Alan Cole, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alan Cole, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
Does Alan Cole, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alan Cole, M.D. had 2,069 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.8%.
How many Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 169 Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,672 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alan Cole, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Alan Cole, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alan Cole, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alan Cole, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,625 Part D claims and 758 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alan Cole, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Alan Cole, M.D.'s NPI is 1629264544 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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