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Dr. Christopher A Cole , MD

Anesthesiology • Indianapolis, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Cole, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Indianapolis, IN. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Cole delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1701 SENATE BLVD.

Dr. Cole maintains professional affiliations with Indiana University Health Care Associates Inc, Iu Health Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older, anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1701 Senate Blvd

Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Telephone 3175672180
Fax 3175672191
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +11.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
634 Specialists

Practicing in Indianapolis, IN (1501 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cole (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Indianapolis Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides
44 43 $349.00 $63.40
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older
24 20 $1357.00 $212.69
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
23 22 $1794.00 $292.33
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope
17 17 $1225.09 $199.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-28
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IN 01043956A

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IN 01043956

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200186840 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iu Health Medical Group Llc

1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Phone: 8884843258

Indiana University Health Care Associates Inc

1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 462021239

Phone: 3179623700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2021

Registered at 250 N SHADELAND AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462194959

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2021

Anesthesiology (License #01043956A in IN)

NPI Profile Active August 13, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 13, 2009

Registered at 1701 SENATE BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462021239 (Tel: 3175672180)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 13, 2009

Registered at PO BOX 7232, DEPT 118, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462077232 (Tel: 3175672180)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 13, 2009

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER COLE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 13, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #01043956 in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063443489
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 05, 2006
Last Update: July 28, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

250 N Shadeland Ave

Indianapolis, IN 462194959

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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