Dr. James Cook, MD - Surgery in Washington, DC

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Cook, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Washington, DC. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Cook delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 6B-412.

Dr. Cook is affiliated with Dhp Of North Carolina Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Ste 6b-412

Washington, DC 200373201

Telephone 2027413225

Fax 7042261236

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Gw The Medical Faculty Associate Facility NPI 1033590724

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Washington, DC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +7.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 21.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

164 Specialists

Practicing in Washington, DC (164 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cook (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Washington Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	71	53	$173.89	$84.03
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	33	$284.85	$136.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	46	43	$175.00	$88.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	34	$329.00	$144.93
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	19	19	$2205.00	$828.29
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$86.00	$55.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	68	51	$175.00	$79.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$329.00	$151.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	112	80	$175.00	$81.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	34	34	$244.00	$114.87
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$86.00	$43.32
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	18	18	$327.00	$152.04
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	16	16	$2205.00	$861.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	154	90	$175.00	$77.72
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	27	$86.00	$43.47
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	24	$244.00	$116.27
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	23	23	$327.00	$154.52
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	12	12	$160.00	$73.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$313.18	$139.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	31	17	$199.32	$74.96
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$342.89	$135.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$331.00	$154.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$312.00	$110.15
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$376.36	$139.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-04-27

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101257791

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2005-01880

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

5902874 (NC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

272804 (SC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

1710908173 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dhp Of North Carolina Pc

207 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC 273603428

Phone: 3364722000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 April 27, 2020

Registered at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 6B-412, WASHINGTON, DC 200373201 (Tel: 2027413225)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2020

Registered at 2150 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 6B-412, WASHINGTON, DC 200373201 (Tel: 2027413225)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2020

Surgery (License #0101257791 in VA)

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NPI Profile Active January 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 06, 2015

Registered at 1550 FAULK ST, SUITE 1100, MONROE, NC 281125086 (Tel: 7042893024)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 06, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 601888, CHARLOTTE, NC 282601888 (Tel: 7042893024)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 06, 2015

Recorded as JAMES COOK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2015

Surgery (License #2005-01880 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Medicare Profile & Education

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dhp Of North Carolina Pc

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Career & Practice History Timeline

Patient & Community Reviews

NPI Administrative Meta

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