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Active NPI 1881364347 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Lydia Anderson Cools , CNM

Midwife • Reading, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Lydia Cools, CNM is a certified Midwife practicing in Reading, PA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Lydia Cools delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1110 ROCKLAND ST.

Lydia Cools is affiliated with Berks Community Health Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1110 Rockland St

Reading, PA 196041501

Telephone 6109884838
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Berks Community Health Center Facility NPI 1669130209

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Midwife in Reading, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 5.0 Yrs
State Avg: 12.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Reading, PA (213 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cools (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Reading Specialty Average (5.0 Years) 5.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-27
Midwife Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 176B00000X

State License PA MW010659

A Midwife is a trained professional with special expertise in supporting women to maintain a healthy pregnancy birth, offering expert individualized care, education, counseling, and support to a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. A Midwife is a skilled and independent practitioner who has undergone formalized training. Midwives are not required to be nurses and may be trained via multiple routes of education (apprenticeship, workshop, formal classes, or programs, etc., usually a combination). The educational background requirements and licensing requirements vary by state. The Midwife may or may not be certified by a state or national organization.

Midwife

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 176B00000X

State License NY F002101

A Midwife is a trained professional with special expertise in supporting women to maintain a healthy pregnancy birth, offering expert individualized care, education, counseling, and support to a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. A Midwife is a skilled and independent practitioner who has undergone formalized training. Midwives are not required to be nurses and may be trained via multiple routes of education (apprenticeship, workshop, formal classes, or programs, etc., usually a combination). The educational background requirements and licensing requirements vary by state. The Midwife may or may not be certified by a state or national organization.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Berks Community Health Center

1110 Rockland St, Reading, PA 196041525

Phone: 6109884838

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

34 Associated Practitioners
Jiyoung Kim , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

NPI 1023707619

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Conner , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1033855549

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Sheila Stewart , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063505600

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Okwuchi Uchendu , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1073262978

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mary Kelleher , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1104875491

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alyssa Roth , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1114615044

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 27, 2026

Recorded as LYDIA COOLS, CNM

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Updated Practice Location December 14, 2021

Registered at 1110 ROCKLAND ST, READING, PA 196041501 (Tel: 6109884838)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 14, 2021

Registered at 1110 ROCKLAND ST, READING, PA 196041501 (Tel: 6109884838)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2021

Midwife (License #F002101 in NY)

NPI Profile Active September 21, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 21, 2021

Registered at 1065 SOUTHERN BLVD, BRONX, NY 104592417 (Tel: 7185892440)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 21, 2021

Registered at 1065 SOUTHERN BLVD, BRONX, NY 104592417

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 21, 2021

Recorded as LYDIA ANDERSON, CNM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 21, 2021

Advanced Practice Midwife

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 16, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881364347
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 16, 2021
Last Update: May 27, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1110 Rockland St

Reading, PA 196041501

Phone: 6109884838

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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