NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1457459174 M.D.
Verify on CMS → John Cole, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician in Greenwood, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,317 in Neurological 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
470
Medicare Part D claims · 197 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 189
MIPS score
96.1/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$239.66
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
John Cole, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 470 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 96.1/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 470
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥82nd
- pct among measured MIPS (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 John Cole, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1457459174), first enumerated 09/20/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 470 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.1/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- 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
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$239.66 in reported industry payments (4 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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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1457459174 · Neurological Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1457459174
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 8K Neurological Surgery
- MIPS-ELITE 96.1/100
- RX-LIGHT 470
- BOOK-THIN 125 in South Carolina
- PHOTO-FINISH Matthew Brown · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Martin Holland ·…
Martin Holland
96 MIPS pts
- Cole · this prov…
Cole · this provider
96.1 MIPS pts
- Matthew Brown · …
Matthew Brown
96.1 MIPS pts
- Eli Baron · near
Eli Baron
96.1 MIPS pts
- Peter Boehm · hi…
Peter Boehm
96.2 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
John Cole, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
96 ≥ 82nd percentile 82% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where John Cole, M.D. sits
This provider among neurological surgery physician peers
Across the 1,591 neurological surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, John Cole, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 82% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one neurological surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is John Cole, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
John Cole, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 John Cole, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurological Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
470 149% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96.1/100 12.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
John Cole, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 1457459174 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurological Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/20/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
96.0864
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
92.1728
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where John 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.
Self Regional Healthcare
★★★★☆ 4/5
Greenwood, SC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 420071
Self Medical Group
Greenwood, SC
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 John Cole, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$240
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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 2024.
470
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
197
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 524.567
- Total Day Supply
- 12,386
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 79 (16.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 82, 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 John Cole, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
134 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
111 claims
- Mupirocin 45
Mupirocin
45 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 41
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
41 claims
- Gabapentin 35
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 20
Tramadol Hcl
20 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 14
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 134 |
| Pregabalin | 111 |
| Mupirocin | 45 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurological Surgery Physician Overview
How John Cole, M.D. fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
8,317
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
189
Avg Claims per Provider
John Cole, M.D.'s 470 claims are above the specialty average of 189.
Nationwide Neurological Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cole, both outside South Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (96.1 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cole.
One of 125 Neurological Surgery Physician providers enrolled in South Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Jeremy Adkins
Spartanburg, SC
Dr. Mohammed Alshareef
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Dr. Thomas Anderson
MD
Mt Pleasant, SC
Dr. Samuel Asante
M.D
Greenville, SC
Dr. Anthony Asher
MD
Columbia, SC
Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Cole, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
John Cole, M.D. specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in Greenwood, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does John Cole, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, John Cole, M.D. wrote 470 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 197 beneficiaries.
What is John Cole, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
John Cole, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.1/100 (Quality: 92.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is John Cole, M.D. located? ▼
John Cole, M.D. is located at 115 ACADEMY AVE, Greenwood, SC, 29646. Phone: (864) 725-7272.
What is John Cole, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
John Cole, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457459174, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does John Cole, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, John Cole, M.D. had 79 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.8%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,317 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 189 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Cole, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, John Cole, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Pregabalin, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Cole, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
John Cole, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 470 Part D claims and 197 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Cole, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
John Cole, M.D.'s NPI is 1457459174 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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