ALFRED COOK M.D. – NPI #1861650145
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

ALFRED COOK is an orthopaedic surgeon located in THE VILLAGES, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861650145 to ALFRED COOK on May 23, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 8 years ago on Sep 18, 2018. 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 ALFRED COOK below.

NPI Profile for
ALFRED COOK

NPI Number
1861650145
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALFRED COOK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1400 N US HIGHWAY 441 STE 552
THE VILLAGES, FL 32159
Phone: (352) 751-2862 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
701 Medical Plaza Dr
Leesburg, FL 34748-7313
Phone: (352) 326-8115
Fax: (352) 326-4186
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ALFRED COOK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSFL145EF
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)		 FL ME104085

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Additional Information

Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2003
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
ALFRED COOK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UF HEALTH LEESBURG HOSPITAL
      600 E DIXIE AVE
      LEESBURG, FL 34748
    • VILLAGES REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE
      1451 EL CAMINO REAL
      THE VILLAGES, FL 32159
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BROOKS REHABILITATION HOME HEALTH
      3424 SAINT JOHNS AVE
      PALATKA, FL 32177
    • J & J HOME HEALTH CARE LLC
      1330 CITIZENS BLVD 403
      LEESBURG, FL 34748

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