Active NPI 1851748834 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gates C Cook , MD

Urology • Brainerd, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gates Cook, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Brainerd, MN. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Cook delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2024 S 6TH ST.

Dr. Cook maintains professional affiliations with Innovis Health Llc, Astera Health, St Josephs Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, new 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

2024 S 6th St

Brainerd, MN 564014529

Telephone 2188287101

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 North Central Cardiovascular Diagnostics, Llc Facility NPI 1871533802

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Brainerd, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.7 Yrs

State Avg: 21.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Brainerd, MN (299 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cook (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Brainerd Specialty Average (24.7 Years) 24.7 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	101	$157.65	$63.46
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	94	78	$382.00	$73.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	69	$218.93	$92.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$192.76	$76.62
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	28	22	$82.00	$23.24
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	16	13	$603.50	$115.73
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	11	$264.00	$73.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	116	$146.23	$63.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	64	$208.32	$93.62
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	70	57	$364.39	$75.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$187.00	$78.43
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	16	14	$74.56	$23.67
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$284.00	$126.92
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$338.00	$120.94
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$96.00	$29.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	64	$133.30	$64.82
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	52	46	$229.00	$76.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$178.98	$80.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	37	$191.43	$95.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$273.11	$130.68
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$223.33	$122.43
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$85.00	$30.01
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	13	11	$65.00	$24.25

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	$174.00	$81.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$266.00	$132.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	13	$176.00	$97.70
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	14	14	$137.00	$77.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$120.00	$66.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-18

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License MN 69064

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License OK 32335

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Astera Health

415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN 564821264

Phone: 2186317495

St Josephs Medical Center

2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 564014529

Phone: 2188287100

Astera Health

415 Jefferson N St, Wadena, MN 564821264

Innovis Health Llc

3000 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 581036132

Phone: 7013648000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners

Karli Dullum , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013558881

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Christa Eickhoff , MD

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NPI 1033471743

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Adam Purcell , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1215366380

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Krishna Kolandaivel , MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NPI 1255675492

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Vopatek , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1316610009

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Hinkley , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1326230210

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2021

Registered at 2024 S 6TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 564014529 (Tel: 2188287101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2021

Registered at 1702 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND 581034940 (Tel: 7013648000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2021

Urology (License #69064 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active June 18, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2016

Registered at 920 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD, WP3150, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731045036 (Tel: 4052716900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2016

Registered at 920 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD, WP3150, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731045036 (Tel: 4052716900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2016

Recorded as GATES COOK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2016

Urology (License #32335 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 19, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851748834

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 19, 2016

Last Update: June 18, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1702 University Dr S

Fargo, ND 581034940

Phone: 7013648000

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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