CHRISTOPHER C. COOKE MD – NPI #1578523320
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

CHRISTOPHER COOKE is an orthopaedic surgeon located in LANCASTER, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578523320 to CHRISTOPHER COOKE on March 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 12, 2021. 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 COOKE below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER C. COOKE

NPI Number
1578523320
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER C. COOKE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
170 NORTH POINTE BLVD
LANCASTER, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 299-4871 Fax: (717) 391-2494
3 Other location(s):
1701 Cornwall Rd Ste 200
Lebanon, PA 17042-7480
Phone: (717) 299-4871
2913 Spooky Nook Rd Ste 100
Manheim, PA 17545-9149
Phone: (717) 299-4871
212 Willow Valley Lakes Dr Ste 201
Willow Street, PA 17584-9668
Phone: (717) 299-4871
Mailing address
170 N POINTE BLVD
LANCASTER, PA 17601-4132
Phone: (717) 299-4871 Fax: (717) 391-2494
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 12, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER COOKE

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAPA2587059
OTHERAMERIHEALTHMERCYPA20006972
OTHERBLUE CROSSPA02223301
OTHERBLUE SHIELDPA961822
OTHERHEALTHAMERICA/HEATLHASSURPA143488
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREPA200042418
MEDICAIDPA0015165030003
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)		 PA MD073785L
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma		 PA MD073785L
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery		 PA MD073785L

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:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER COOKE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
      555 NORTH DUKE STREET
      LANCASTER, PA 17602
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PENN MEDICINE HOME HEALTH LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
      1006 NEW HOLLAND AVE
      LANCASTER, PA 17605
  • NURSING HOME
    • CORNWALL MANOR
      BOYD STREET
      CORNWALL, PA 17016

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