NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2006-08-16
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Mel Cole, M.D.
Cole is 1 of 8 surgery providers in Lufkin and 1 of 3028 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Surgery
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2016-03-04
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 3028 active surgery providers in Texas.
NPI age
19 years
≈ at median (18 yr)
State licenses
1 state
11% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
0
27% of peers hold subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-08Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
1111 W Frank Ave Ste 301
Lufkin, TX 759043392
Mailing address
Po Box 150820
Lufkin, TX 759150820
Specialties
-
Surgery PrimaryA general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and...
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 752162824 | TAX ID |
| 01 | 010017879 | RR MEDICARE |
| 05 (TX) | 089653202 |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1 other active provider shares this practice address in NPPES.
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