Active NPI 1598984825 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Wayne Cook , MD

Anesthesiology • Galveston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Cook, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Galveston, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Cook delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Cook is affiliated with Utmb Faculty Group Practice and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first, injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 University Blvd
Route # 0591

Galveston, TX 775550591

Telephone 4097721221

Fax 4097721224

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Facility NPI 1073592739

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +5.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.9 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

167 Specialists

Practicing in Galveston, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cook (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Galveston Specialty Average (16.9 Years) 16.9 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	58	$282.45	$93.81
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	30	24	$132.00	$11.74
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	23	18	$651.30	$101.92
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	18	11	$647.00	$96.61
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	17	12	$450.00	$70.18
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	17	12	$920.00	$125.19
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	14	14	$876.43	$64.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$442.75	$131.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	69	$270.00	$97.63
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	46	31	$132.00	$12.34
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	26	19	$757.23	$114.80
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	22	16	$647.00	$98.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$415.00	$126.67
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	14	12	$70.00	$27.15
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	14	11	$706.00	$99.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	13	11	$233.85	$40.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	261	111	$270.00	$99.10
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	83	57	$132.00	$12.55
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	40	30	$695.50	$110.50
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	32	25	$647.00	$100.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	14	$176.84	$35.99
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	18	11	$792.22	$119.40
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	18	16	$70.00	$27.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$415.00	$136.98
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	14	14	$132.00	$12.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	239	104	$270.00	$100.14
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	40	32	$132.00	$12.73
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	35	26	$709.26	$113.97
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	29	19	$647.00	$98.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	23	14	$180.87	$43.39
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	22	15	$70.00	$28.36
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	18	15	$437.50	$78.19
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	18	15	$894.44	$133.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$415.00	$130.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	226	109	$270.00	$80.75
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	31	29	$132.00	$12.69
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	29	21	$872.41	$134.59
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	29	21	$426.72	$78.93
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	27	12	$613.89	$76.58
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	26	19	$429.69	$79.69
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	25	21	$650.56	$106.45
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	22	21	$203.00	$81.55
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	17	17	$132.00	$52.65
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	16	12	$647.00	$104.66
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	15	12	$246.93	$47.18
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	14	12	$1534.50	$290.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$415.00	$136.18
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	11	11	$66.00	$26.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	279	110	$270.00	$79.61
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	151	69	$85.19	$12.65
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	43	29	$429.07	$78.24
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	43	29	$877.21	$135.61
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	42	33	$662.38	$105.58
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	39	27	$432.62	$79.03
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	31	19	$418.32	$101.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	15	$270.00	$80.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$415.00	$131.65
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	20	16	$159.60	$49.56
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$83.00	$33.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	95	$270.00	$79.61
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	113	61	$32.00	$12.79
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	39	27	$713.33	$112.14
64640 Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch	37	11	$376.22	$57.37
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	27	22	$902.96	$131.57
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	26	21	$450.00	$77.38
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	24	20	$456.00	$78.23
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	24	19	$230.00	$99.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$415.00	$130.60
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	18	12	$140.00	$35.59
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	18	18	$502.22	$84.04
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$635.29	$81.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	220	101	$270.00	$79.45
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	109	64	$32.00	$12.50
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	38	27	$698.32	$104.89
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	31	19	$406.45	$74.61
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	31	19	$830.97	$125.16
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	30	19	$418.00	$76.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$415.00	$126.22
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	18	18	$791.11	$87.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$183.00	$51.57
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	16	15	$230.00	$96.66
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	16	12	$140.00	$35.22
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	15	15	$730.67	$85.37
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$83.00	$32.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-07

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX N3575

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208VP0014X

State License TX N3575

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

204377001 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 775735143

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

132 E Hospital Dr, Angleton, TX 775154112

Phone: 9798497721

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

140 E Hospital Dr, Angleton, TX 775154112

Phone: 4097722222

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

2280 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 775735143

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

2020 E Hwy 6, Alvin, TX 775118507

Phone: 2815852530

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 775555302

Phone: 4097722222

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

132 E Hospital Dr, Angleton, TX 775154112

Phone: 4097722222

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

2660 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 775736820

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2025

Pain Medicine (License #N3575 in TX)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 650859, DEPT 710, DALLAS, TX 752650859 (Tel: 4097722222)

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NPI Profile Active November 18, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 18, 2009

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, ROUTE # 0591, GALVESTON, TX 775550591 (Tel: 4097721221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2009

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, ROUTE # 0591, GALVESTON, TX 775550591 (Tel: 4097721221)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 18, 2009

Recorded as MICHAEL COOK, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2009

Anesthesiology (License #N-3575 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 25, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598984825

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 25, 2007

Last Update: August 07, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 650859, Dept 710

Dallas, TX 752650859

Phone: 4097722222

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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