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Active NPI 1427054477 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Cook , MD

Dermatology • Visalia, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Cook, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Visalia, CA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Cook delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 805 W ACEQUIA AVE.

Dr. Cook accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

805 W Acequia Ave
Suite 1b

Visalia, CA 932916162

Telephone 5597130117
Fax 5597131996
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Larry L. Nava, R.p.t., Inc. Facility NPI 1730267485

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Visalia, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 31.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Visalia, CA (2182 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cook (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Visalia Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
1,393 303 $15.00 $7.04
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
786 503 $112.62 $92.39
17000 Destruction of skin growth
632 475 $102.00 $64.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
506 443 $170.00 $129.99
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
321 278 $179.20 $102.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
247 247 $163.00 $111.00
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
158 132 $607.01 $389.19
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth
151 132 $429.94 $293.40
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
112 98 $176.67 $119.60
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
63 58 $1006.00 $593.54
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
57 51 $477.47 $306.60
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
53 40 $591.00 $428.58
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
53 42 $82.98 $52.38
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth
53 47 $482.04 $244.18
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
41 41 $230.49 $127.27
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
22 19 $200.00 $174.11
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
21 19 $438.81 $149.85
11642 Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
20 20 $414.00 $138.28
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
20 19 $1187.00 $783.09
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
20 18 $287.20 $174.97
12042 Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm
19 17 $440.00 $295.22
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
16 16 $385.13 $126.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA A68280

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Larry Nava , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1134209026

Doctor of Physical Therapy

NPI 1811965221

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Edna Harris , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1992730238

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 26, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 26, 2014

Registered at 805 W ACEQUIA AVE, SUITE 1B, VISALIA, CA 932916162 (Tel: 5597130117)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 26, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 7420, VISALIA, CA 932907420 (Tel: 5597130117)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 26, 2014

Recorded as THOMAS COOK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 26, 2014

Dermatology (License #A68280 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427054477
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 23, 2005
Last Update: October 26, 2014
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 7420

Visalia, CA 932907420

Phone: 5597130117

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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