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MR. JAMES B COOK PA-C
NPI 1598759672
Physician Assistant - Medical in Alpena, MI

Active since September 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1185 U.S. 23 NORTH, ALPENA, MI 49707(989) 356-4049 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 2, 2021, Mar 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Mr. James B Cook Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. JAMES B COOK PA-C (NPI 1598759672) is an individual medical provider in Alpena, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601003203) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598759672
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES B COOKCredential: PA-C
Location Address1185 U.S. 23 NORTHAlpena, MI 49707
Mailing Address1185 U.s. 23 NorthAlpena, MI 49707 · (989) 356-4049
Phone(989) 356-4049
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 2, 2021
✔ NPI 1598759672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 5601003203
1185 U.S. 23 NORTH, Alpena, MI 49707
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James B Cook Pa-c 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 ID143261024
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050520000524
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
41 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena

Acute Care Hospitals · Alpena, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number230036
Location1501 W Chisholm StAlpena, MI 49707 · Alpena County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers21 claims66 services$6.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers14 claims20 services$0.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier13 claims21 services$113.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 James Cook's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cook is 1598759672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2005.

Where is James Cook located?

James Cook practices at 1185 U.S. 23 North, Alpena, MI 49707. The listed phone number is (989) 356-4049.

What is James Cook's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is James Cook enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Cook accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, McLaren Health Plan Community and Priority Health list James 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 James Cook affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Cook is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cook was last updated on February 2, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.