Dr. Robert J. Cole
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 32 years
- Graduated from: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1989
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1144223256
Dr. Robert J. Cole M.D.
Hand Surgeon
He is located at 6286 Briarcrest Avenue Suite 200 in Memphis, TN 38120. Can help patients with the following: Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dupuytren Contracture, Hernia, Osteoarthritis (OA), Spinal Stenosis, Sprained Wrist. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144223256. Appointment can be made via the phone number (901) 259-1600. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Robert J. Cole, being an hand surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Robert J. Cole.
- ACL Tear
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Boils
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Compartment Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Diverticulosis
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Pain
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Frostbite
- Gallstones
- Ganglion
- Gangrene
- Hammer Toe
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lymphedema
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pancreatitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Tremor
- Trigger Finger
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. Cole
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Robert J. Cole as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Network data as of Aug 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross B15E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16E $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B17E $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross B19E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08E $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health ® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26E $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network S | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S27E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S29E $60 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® + Adult Dental (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
| BlueCross S34E $45 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health® (8 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Blue Network E | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 7500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze 8500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Elite | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + (Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus (Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Robert J. Cole is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Robert J. Cole is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery) .
Bills through: Msk Group Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Stryker | $363 |
| Depuy | $334 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $220 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1805 |
Studies
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1989Additional Specialities
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Robert J. Cole have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Robert J. Cole is affiliated with MSK Group.
Does Dr. Robert J. Cole accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
Yes, Dr. Robert J. Cole is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Robert J. Cole treat?
Dr. Robert J. Cole provides treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Dupuytren Contracture, Hernia, Osteoarthritis (OA), Spinal Stenosis, Sprained Wrist. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Robert J. Cole?
Dr. Robert J. Cole's office is located at 6286 Briarcrest Avenue Suite 200 in Memphis, TN 38120.