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Dr. Richard Cole, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Tullahoma, TN

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cole, Family Medicine Specialist in Tullahoma, TN?

    Dr. Richard Cole, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tullahoma, TN. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Cole graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AL COLL OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Bapt Meml Hosp. Dr. Cole is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cole’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cole’s office at (931) 455-2045.

    Where did Dr. Cole go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Bapt Meml Hosp

    • Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AL COLL OF MEDICINE

    Is Dr. Cole board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Cole, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cole speak?

    Dr. Cole and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cole typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cole diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cole. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Multiple Joint Arthritis
    • Polyarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cole typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Cole may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cole's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cole accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cole accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (931) 455-2045 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cole accept in Tullahoma, TN?

    Dr. Cole in Tullahoma, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cole's office located?

    Dr. Richard Cole's Primary Practice

    2106 N Jackson St

    Tullahoma, TN 37388

    (931) 455-2045

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    What is Dr. Cole's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578558441.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cole?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cole

    What is Dr. Richard Cole's specialty?

    Dr. Cole is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tullahoma, TN.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Richard Cole affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cole is affiliated with South Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Cole accepting new patients in Tullahoma, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Cole is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Cole offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cole's office at (931) 455-2045 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Cole?

    Please contact Dr. Cole's office at (931) 455-2045 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cole's office located?

    Dr. Cole's office is located in Tullahoma, TN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Cole have?

    Dr. Richard Cole is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.