CHRISTOPHER COOK D.O. – NPI #1780999805
Dermatology

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

CHRISTOPHER COOK is a dermatologist located in WILMINGTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780999805 to CHRISTOPHER COOK on August 12, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207N00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 05, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER COOK below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER COOK

NPI Number
1780999805
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER COOK
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
1099 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 201
WILMINGTON, NC 28401-7346
Phone: (910) 251-9444 Fax: (910) 763-4666
5 Other location(s):
308 S Bennett St
Burgaw, NC 28425-5048
Phone: (910) 251-9944
Fax: (910) 763-4666
417 Vance St
Clinton, NC 28328-4001
Phone: (910) 251-9944
Fax: (910) 763-4666
5272 Ocean Hwy W
Shallotte, NC 28470-4006
Phone: (910) 251-9944
720 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 28472-3706
Phone: (910) 251-9944
Fax: (910) 763-4666
1099 Medical Center Dr Ste 100A
Wilmington, NC 28401-7367
Phone: (910) 251-9944
Mailing address
PO BOX 23329
NEW YORK, NY 10087-3329
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 05, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER COOK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherNPINC1780999805
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207N00000X
- Dermatology (Primary)		 NC 00258
208D00000X
- General Practice		 FL UO2522
207ND0101X
- Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery		 NC 00258

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER COOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAMPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      607 BEAMAN ST
      CLINTON, NC 28328

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