BRUCE R. COOK M.D. – NPI #1225024128
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

BRUCE COOK is a neurological surgeon located in LAWRENCE, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225024128 to BRUCE COOK on September 26, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 04, 2020. 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 BRUCE COOK below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE R. COOK

NPI Number
1225024128
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE R. COOK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
354 MERRIMACK ST
LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1754
Phone: (978) 687-2321 Fax: (978) 722-7287
1 Other location(s):
10 George St Ste 300
Lowell, MA 01852-2293
Phone: (978) 687-2321
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 04, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE COOK

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAMA4471849
OTHERANTHEMNH0109258Y0MA01
OTHERBCBSMAMAJ06331
OTHERCIGNAMA0888895-001
OTHEREVERCAREMA05-00252
OTHERFCHPMA23487
OTHERHPHCMA11514
OTHERNHPMA0003743
OTHERTHPMA715261
OTHERUHCMA06-00015
MEDICAIDMA3023249
MEDICAIDNH30002081
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
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 NH 7608

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRUCE COOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL
      25 HIGHLAND AVENUE
      NEWBURYPORT, MA 01950
    • HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
      70 EAST STREET
      METHUEN, MA 01844
    • LAWRENCE GENERAL HOSPITAL
      ONE GENERAL STREET
      LAWRENCE, MA 01842
    • LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL
      295 VARNUM AVENUE
      LOWELL, MA 01854
    • NASHOBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      200 GROTON ROAD
      AYER, MA 01432
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • NORTHEAST REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      70 BUTLER STREET
      SALEM, NH 03079

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