Cole Tunnell, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Cole Tunnell is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Plano, TX with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Cole Tunnell, MD has been part of the Plano medical community since 2013 in group practice. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 494dNPPES updated 2025-01-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6000 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 220, Plano, TX 75024-4128
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
672
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
333
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,663
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $293k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$560 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Cole Tunnell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Texas Medical Branch
Board certified · Jan 14, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Class of 2013)
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Cole Tunnell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cole Tunnell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Plano 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 Cole Tunnell
NPI records show Dr. Tunnell as active with telehealth listed in Plano, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (469) 800-4400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cole Tunnell
Practice Location
6000 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 220, Plano, TX 75024-4128
Mailing Address
6000 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 220, Plano, TX 75024-4128
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