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Active
2026 NPPES data Transplant Surgery Physician NPI 1972848331 MD
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Transplant Surgery Physician in Alpharetta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,026 in Transplant Surgery 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
54
Medicare Part D claims · Transplant Surgery Physician avg: 275
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
John Cole, MD filed 54 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Transplant Surgery Physician in Alpharetta, Georgia.
- 54
- Part D claims, 2023
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John Cole, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
54 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
John Cole, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about John Cole, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Transplant Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
54 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Transplant Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia 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 Transplant Surgery 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).
John Cole, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Transplant Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1070 POWERS PL, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, with a listed phone of (678) 566-1011. NPI 1972848331 was issued on 12/11/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 54 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $493 in drug spend.
Transplant Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,026 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 275 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972848331 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Transplant Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/11/2012 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
54
Total Claims
$493
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 66
- Total Day Supply
- 1,715
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $493
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.60
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Minoxidil | 41 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Transplant Surgery Physician Overview
How John Cole, MD fits within the Transplant Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,026
Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in US
48
States with Transplant Surgery Physician
275
Avg Claims per Provider
John Cole, MD's 54 claims are below the specialty average of 275.
Nearby Transplant Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cole.
Dr. Andrew Adams
MD, PHD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Samantha Aitchison
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Sulemon Chaudhry
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Steven Colquhoun
M.D.
Augusta, GA
Dr. Octav Cristea
M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Compare Transplant Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Transplant Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Cole, MD's specialty? ▼
John Cole, MD specializes in Transplant Surgery Physician and practices in Alpharetta, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Cole, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, John Cole, MD wrote 54 Medicare Part D claims totaling $493 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is John Cole, MD located? ▼
John Cole, MD is located at 1070 POWERS PL, Alpharetta, GA, 30009. Phone: (678) 566-1011.
What is John Cole, MD's NPI number? ▼
John Cole, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972848331, issued on 12/11/2012.
How many Transplant Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,026 Transplant Surgery Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Transplant Surgery Physician provider writes 275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Cole, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Cole, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Minoxidil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Cole, MD accept Medicare? ▼
John Cole, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 54 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Cole, MD's credentials? ▼
John Cole, MD's NPI is 1972848331 with credentials MD. 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 (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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