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Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD

(703 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1997)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, chronic care, medication management, and more.

5656 Bee Caves Road Suite G-200
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

(512) 338-3850

Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD is affiliated with Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) and Ascension.

Office Locations

5656 Bee Caves Road West Lake
Hills, TX 78746

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Austin Regional Clinic (ARC)

5656 Bee Caves Road Suite G-200
West Lake Hills, TX 78746

(512) 338-3850

(512) 406-6215

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Some issues Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

preventive care

By Affordability:

prostate-specific antigen test

screening PSA test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD performed more lab tests, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and screening PSA test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	33
doctor visit	226
lab tests	164
preventive care	78
thyroid function tests	30
vaccines	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	40
doctor visit	255
lab tests	216
preventive care	97
thyroid function tests	37
vaccines	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	47
doctor visit	291
lab tests	368
preventive care	123
thyroid function tests	52
vaccines	25

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	53
doctor visit	293
lab tests	371
preventive care	151
thyroid function tests	45
vaccines	41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	52
doctor visit	274
lab tests	262
preventive care	115
thyroid function tests	34
vaccines	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	55
doctor visit	271
lab tests	303
preventive care	125
thyroid function tests	38
vaccines	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	64
doctor visit	291
lab tests	506
preventive care	139
thyroid function tests	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	18
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	70
doctor visit	346
eye procedures	13
lab tests	497
preventive care	149
thyroid function tests	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	61
doctor visit	339
lab tests	494
preventive care	165
thyroid function tests	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	21
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	73
doctor visit	417
lab tests	540
preventive care	193
thyroid function tests	72

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	19
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	21
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	94
doctor visit	409
lab tests	576
preventive care	233
thyroid function tests	51
vaccines	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	15
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	31
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	68
doctor visit	292
lab tests	411
preventive care	181
thyroid function tests	33
vaccines	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX during 2024 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	89
doctor visit	324
lab tests	581
preventive care	252
thyroid function tests	44
vaccines	29

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	17
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD in 2024

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Hills, TX were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and thyroid function tests.

diabetes management	61
doctor visit	309
eye procedures	13
lab tests	406
preventive care	153
thyroid function tests	49
vaccines	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD.

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	103

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	135
Hispanic	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	47
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1997. He completed residency at Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. He is certified by the Board Certified in Family Practice and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1997)

Residency: Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program

Board Certification: Board Certified in Family Practice

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 703 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hills, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald D. Cole III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$91 RYBELSUS $76	Ozempic $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$91

Biography

Dr. Donald Cole's area of specialization is family medicine. After attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he completed his residency training at Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Cole include prostate problems, pap test, and minor procedures. Dr. Cole has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension and Austin Regional Clinic (ARC).