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MR. BRUCE W. COOK C.R.N.A
NPI 1356347116
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Norton, KS

Active since June 24, 2005
79.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
102 E HOLME ST, NORTON, KS 67654(785) 877-3351(785) 877-2841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mr. Bruce W. Cook C.r.n.a NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. BRUCE W. COOK C.R.N.A (NPI 1356347116) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Norton, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (54992) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is affiliated with Southwest Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356347116
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BRUCE W. COOKCredential: C.R.N.A
Location Address102 E HOLME STNorton, KS 67654-1406
Mailing AddressPo Box 250Norton, KS 67654-0250 · (785) 877-3351 · Fax (785) 877-2841
Fax(785) 877-2841
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1356347116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in KS · 54992
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

102 E HOLME ST, Norton, KS 67654

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Bruce W. Cook C.r.n.a is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325013196
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040826000849

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
39 services39 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
35 services34 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Southwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Liberal, KS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number170068
Location315 West 15th StreetLiberal, KS 67901 · Seward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.97
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.34

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
Skilled Nursing Facility
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
Physician Assistant
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654
Home Health
102 E HOLME ST
NORTON, KS 67654

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bruce Cook's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Cook is 1356347116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2005.

Where is Bruce Cook located?

Bruce Cook practices at 102 E Holme St, Norton, KS 67654. The listed phone number is (785) 877-3351.

What is Bruce Cook's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Bruce Cook enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Cook is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Bruce Cook accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Bruce Cook as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Bruce Cook affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Cook is affiliated with Southwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Cook was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.