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Dr. Matthew Melton Cole, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Knoxville, TN · enumerated 2008.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1285889311

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Matthew Melton Cole
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 12744 Kingston Pike, Ste 108, Knoxville, TN, 37934
Phone (658) 584-0905
Fax (865) 392-5533
Enumeration date Nov 17, 2008
Last updated in NPPES Mar 7, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License TP334 (KY) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 4196 (KY) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD49890 (TN) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 49890 (TN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
49890 Other TN MEDICAL LICENSE

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Matthew Cole is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-03-07.