Active NPI 1972686129 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Cole

Orthopaedic Surgery • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Cole is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1997, Christopher Cole delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR.

Christopher Cole is affiliated with Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Duke University Medical Ctr

Durham, NC 277100001

Telephone 9196204467

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Duke University Medical Center Facility NPI 1851559009

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Durham, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

84 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (1019 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cole (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Durham Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,402	161	$6.00	$0.96
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,396	161	$4.00	$0.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	284	165	$235.19	$56.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	231	191	$255.00	$100.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$255.00	$88.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$175.61	$70.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,374	159	$6.00	$1.06
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,358	157	$4.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	264	158	$239.22	$57.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	227	180	$255.00	$102.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$255.00	$89.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	25	$172.00	$72.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,574	174	$4.00	$0.12
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,566	174	$6.00	$1.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	327	175	$223.19	$55.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	222	170	$255.00	$103.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$255.00	$91.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	45	$180.47	$74.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,668	190	$4.00	$0.14
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,656	188	$6.00	$1.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	358	188	$230.80	$56.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	202	167	$255.00	$105.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	97	$174.28	$73.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$255.00	$92.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$129.07	$46.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,288	164	$6.00	$1.45
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,280	163	$4.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	290	161	$224.05	$54.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	170	$255.00	$88.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	54	$175.76	$61.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$255.00	$87.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,524	209	$6.00	$1.59
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,288	190	$4.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	345	207	$217.87	$52.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	290	206	$255.00	$88.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$255.00	$87.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	66	$182.38	$60.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,584	183	$6.00	$1.75
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,428	169	$4.00	$0.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	340	186	$226.43	$51.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	219	$241.99	$86.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$249.58	$87.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	61	$169.57	$58.42
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	12	11	$133.00	$28.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,038	119	$6.00	$1.76
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,012	116	$4.00	$0.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	225	123	$224.87	$51.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	126	$227.00	$86.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	46	$153.00	$58.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$238.00	$86.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 102469

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 277050005

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 275605676

Phone: 9196848111

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277104000

Phone: 9196848111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Karol Harshaw-Ellis , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003990169

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Laura Svetkey , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1003990979

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thomas Ortel , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology

NPI 1003990995

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hershell Cassell , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1013066026

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Vinod Prasad

Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1013070895

Dr. Michelle Bailey , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1013090257

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, DURHAM, NC 277100001 (Tel: 9196204467)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR, DUMC 3639, DURHAM, NC 277100001

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER COLE

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #102469 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972686129

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 23, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Duke University Medical Ctr, Dumc 3639

Durham, NC 277100001

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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