2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1265467229 M.D.
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ERIC COLE, M.D.

Specialist in SILVERDALE, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
661
Medicare Part D claims · 260 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$139.07
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC COLE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 661 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
661
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
$139.07
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

ERIC COLE, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ERIC COLE, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1265467229

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

661 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Specialist share within Washington

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC COLE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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ERIC COLE, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in SILVERDALE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265467229. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERIC COLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 9800 LEVIN RD NW, SILVERDALE, WA, 98383, with a listed phone of (360) 613-2600. NPI 1265467229 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 661 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 260 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9800 LEVIN RD NW
SILVERDALE, WA 98383

Provider Details

NPI 1265467229
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC 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.

ERIC A COLE MD PS
SILVERDALE, WA

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 ERIC COLE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$139

Largest payer

Sight Sciences, Inc.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ERIC COLE, M.D.. To verify ERIC COLE, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ERIC COLE, M.D. — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 661 2023 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 2023.

661
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
677
Total Day Supply
6,927
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
214 (32.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
284
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
178
Prednisolone Acetate
32
Cephalexin
31
Tramadol Hcl
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
21
Methylprednisolone
13
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How ERIC COLE, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC COLE, M.D.'s 661 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLE.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC COLE, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC COLE, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in SILVERDALE, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC COLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC COLE, M.D. wrote 661 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC COLE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ERIC COLE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC COLE, M.D. located?
ERIC COLE, M.D. is located at 9800 LEVIN RD NW, SILVERDALE, WA, 98383. Phone: (360) 613-2600.
What is ERIC COLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC COLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265467229, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does ERIC COLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC COLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIC COLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC COLE, M.D. had 214 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 32.4%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC COLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC COLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC COLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC COLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 661 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC COLE, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC COLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1265467229 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

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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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