KATHLYN R. COOK M.D. – NPI #1497923445
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

KATHLYN COOK is a physician located in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497923445 to KATHLYN COOK on February 12, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Keep in mind, having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 KATHLYN COOK below.

NPI Profile for
KATHLYN R. COOK

NPI Number
1497923445
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KATHLYN R. COOK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3215 N. NORTH HILLS BLVD.
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703-4424
Phone: (479) 463-7102 Fax: (479) 463-7864
Mailing address
PO BOX 550
LOWELL, AR 72745-0550
Phone: (479) 463-7775 Fax: (479) 463-7187
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207QH0002X
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)
AR E-9453
208M00000X
- Hospitalist
AR E-9453
2080H0002X
- Pediatrics / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
AR E-9453
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine
CA A102273
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine
AR E-9453

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
KATHLYN COOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3215 N NORTH HILLS BOULEVARD
      FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

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