Active NPI 1255547691 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Irene Cook , DO

Surgery • Walsenburg, CO

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Cook, DO is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Walsenburg, CO. Practice services are available at 23450 US HIGHWAY 160 under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

23450 Us Highway 160

Walsenburg, CO 810898100

Telephone 7197384588

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Qualicenters Pueblo, Llc Facility NPI 1548372345

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Walsenburg, CO

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Walsenburg, CO (635 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

45.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$210.00	$114.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	103	$199.74	$113.82
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	33	15	$68.00	$24.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$134.47	$88.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$183.86	$116.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$133.44	$94.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	11	$83.14	$58.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$222.14	$111.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	14	$93.56	$47.24
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$887.73	$118.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	29	$92.19	$45.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$222.83	$107.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	14	$570.00	$135.81
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$156.20	$77.36
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	14	$896.50	$266.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$222.00	$109.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$91.00	$44.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-14

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CO DR.0050479

A 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 soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Dale Gillan , MD

Surgery

NPI 1578543617

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sandeep Vijan , MD

Surgery

NPI 1730220278

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 10, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 10, 2017

Registered at 23450 US HIGHWAY 160, WALSENBURG, CO 810898100 (Tel: 7197384588)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 10, 2017

Registered at 23500 US HIGHWAY 160, WALSENBURG, CO 810899524 (Tel: 7197385100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 10, 2017

Recorded as HEATHER COOK, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 10, 2017

Surgery (License #DR.0050479 in CO)

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NPI Profile Active March 26, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2014

Registered at 602 BEECH ST, CLARE, MI 486171466 (Tel: 9898028773)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2014

Registered at 602 BEECH ST, CLARE, MI 486171466 (Tel: 9898028773)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2014

Recorded as HEATHER COOK, D.O.

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

Surgery (License #5101015654 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255547691

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 15, 2007

Last Update: February 14, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

23500 Us Highway 160

Walsenburg, CO 810899524

Phone: 7197385100

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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