Dr. Joe L Cole

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joe L Cole, MD,PA, is a Rheumatology specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Rheumatology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Nix Health Care System. Dr. Joe L Cole also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Bcm Physicians Of San Antonio, Joe L. Cole, M.D., P.A. Dr. Joe L Cole accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 930-0440 to request Dr. Joe L Cole the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 8001 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209-2628

Phone 1: (210) 930-0440
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joe L Cole
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0244214765
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Rheumatology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 46 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
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    Physician Assistant
    Physician assistant, practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They are formally educated to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joe L Cole attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1780604793
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 7, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joe L Cole

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joe L Cole has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 46 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Bcm Physicians Of San Antonio
  • Joe L. Cole, M.D., P.A


Practice Locations

8001 Broadway St
San Antonio, TX 78209-2628
Phone: (210) 930-0440
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


333 N Santa Rosa St
San Antonio, TX 78207-3108
Phone: (210) 704-4849
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, May 7, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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