Toby C Cole, MD
Toby C Cole is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist based in Asheville, NC with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Toby C Cole, MD has practiced radiology for 35+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 64dNPPES updated 2026-03-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4601
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better37.68%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+32.6 pts)
37.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
1,004
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
52
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
69
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 (+3%) — 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 (+4%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.2k received from industry
34 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 Toby C Cole's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 19, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Taxonomy: 2085R0202X
Education & Training
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 654481, Dallas, TX 75265-4481
Differs from practice location
Virtual Diagnostic Radiology Care With Toby C Cole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Toby C Cole for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Asheville 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 Toby C Cole
Dr. Cole is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Asheville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 213-3524.
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 Toby C Cole
Practice Location
509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4601
Mailing Address
Po Box 654481, Dallas, TX 75265-4481
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