Ariel F. Cole, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Ariel F. Cole is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Winter Park, FL with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Ariel F. Cole, M.D. has been part of the Winter Park medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine (class of 1999), she has been practicing for over 27 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32792-4143
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.01/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.69%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida0.69% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
441
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
399
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,679
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $403k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$236 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ariel F. Cole's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of South Florida College of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Education & Training
University of South Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Ariel F. Cole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ariel F. Cole for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Winter Park required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ariel F. Cole
NPI records show Dr. Cole as active with telehealth listed in Winter Park, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 599-6060.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ariel F. Cole
Practice Location
133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32792-4143
Mailing Address
133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200, Winter Park, FL 32792-4143
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