2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1265848881
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ERIC COLE

Dentist in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$64.75
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC COLE filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina.

84
Part D claims, 2023
$64.75
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's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

84 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ERIC COLE?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2014

NPI 1265848881

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dentist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dentist share within North Carolina

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ERIC COLE is a Dentist provider practicing in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1265848881. 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 appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider at 1315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (919) 913-2091. NPI 1265848881 was issued on 07/02/2014. 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $666 in drug spend. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

1315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Provider Details

NPI 1265848881
Specialty Dentist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2014

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. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$65

Largest payer

Dentsply Sirona 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

84
Total Claims
$666
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
95
Total Day Supply
1,172
Generic Drug Cost
$492
Antibiotic Claims
57

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Amoxicillin
37

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

Dentist Overview

How ERIC COLE fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC COLE's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC COLE's specialty?
ERIC COLE specializes in Dentist and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina.
How much does ERIC COLE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC COLE wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $666 in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC COLE located?
ERIC COLE is located at 1315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514. Phone: (919) 913-2091.
What is ERIC COLE's NPI number?
ERIC COLE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265848881, issued on 07/02/2014.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC COLE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC COLE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC COLE accept Medicare?
ERIC COLE appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC COLE's credentials?
ERIC COLE's NPI is 1265848881. 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.
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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