Charles J E Cole, M.D.
Charles J E Cole is a Family Medicine specialist based in Afton, VA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Charles J E Cole, M.D. has been part of the Afton medical community since 2007 in group practice. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1992, he brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2993dNPPES updated 2018-03-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10950 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920-2734
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Virginia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.11/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.33%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
707
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
690
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,069
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $573k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Charles J E Cole's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of Maryland School of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
Po Box 79777, Baltimore, MD 21279-0777
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Charles J E Cole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charles J E Cole for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Afton 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 Charles J E Cole
NPI records show Dr. Cole as active with telehealth listed in Afton, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (540) 456-6710.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charles J E Cole
Practice Location
10950 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920-2734
Mailing Address
Po Box 79777, Baltimore, MD 21279-0777
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