Mario J Cole, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Mario J Cole is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Salinas, CA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Mario J Cole, MD has practiced internal medicine for 27+ years, working in group practice. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1033 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better28.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-54.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
556
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
179
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $835k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — 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 (+13%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
39 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 Mario J Cole's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Howard University College of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194090
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Mario J Cole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mario J Cole for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Salinas 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 Mario J Cole
Dr. Cole is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salinas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 757-2058.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1033 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916
Mailing Address
1033 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916
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