William J Cole, D.O.
Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
William J Cole is a Pain Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Sarasota, FL with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT, OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE
With over 26 years in physical medicine & rehabilitation, William J Cole, D.O. is a long-established pain medicine physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Sarasota. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 1174dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4071 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34233-2550
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better60%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+54.9 pts)
60% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
130
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
190
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
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 (+26%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$359 received from industry
18 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 William J Cole's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
26 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 2081P2900X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2000)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With William J Cole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William J Cole for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sarasota 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 William J Cole
Dr. Cole is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sarasota, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (941) 371-7171.
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 William J Cole
Practice Location
4071 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34233-2550
Mailing Address
4071 Bee Ridge Rd Suite 101, Sarasota, FL 34233-2550
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