RICARDO L. COOK MD, P.A. – NPI #1336922996
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RICARDO L. COOK MD, P.A. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SILVER SPRING, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336922996 to RICARDO L. COOK MD, P.A. on August 17, 2023. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

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NPI Profile for
RICARDO L. COOK MD, P.A.

NPI Number
1336922996
Enumeration Date

(about 3 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
RICARDO L. COOK MD, P.A.
Primary location
1300 SPRING ST STE 122
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910-3653
Phone: (240) 938-0764 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
3200 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 100
Rockville, MD 20852-4273
Phone: (240) 938-0764
Mailing address
1509 LAKE NORWOOD WAY
SANDY SPRING, MD 20860-3004
Phone: (240) 793-4137 Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
RICARDO COOK
PHYSICIAN
Phone: (240) 793-4137
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 17, 2023

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)

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.