WILLIAM HAYMOND COOK M.D.
NPI 1598799850
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Montgomery, AL

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603, MONTGOMERY, AL 36116(334) 747-8800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About William Haymond Cook M.d. NPPES

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

WILLIAM HAYMOND COOK M.D. (NPI 1598799850) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Montgomery, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (26039) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598799850
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM HAYMOND COOKCredential: M.D.
Location Address2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603Montgomery, AL 36116-2014
Mailing Address301 Brown Springs RdMontgomery, AL 36117-7005 · (334) 747-4159
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1598799850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 26039✔ Licensed in OH · 35081563C✔ Licensed in KY · 37727
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 35081563C (OH), 37727 (KY)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603, Montgomery, AL 36116

Other Identifiers 4

Other000000239939Anthem
Medicaid2363517OH
Other1800451United Healthcare
Other81563Choice Care/humana

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

William Haymond Cook M.d. 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 ID2567432529
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040727001596
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show William Cook reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Specialist
2055 E SOUTH BLVD, SUITE 601
Montgomery, AL 36116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 439 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
29 services29 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
29 services29 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
29 services19 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
28 services28 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
26 services26 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36116 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$161.63 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2055 E SOUTH BLVD STE 603
MONTGOMERY, AL 36116

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 William Cook's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Cook is 1598799850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is William Cook located?

William Cook practices at 2055 E South Blvd Ste 603, Montgomery, AL 36116. The listed phone number is (334) 747-8800.

What is William Cook's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is William Cook enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for William Cook's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Cook reassigns Medicare benefits to The Health Care Authority For Baptist Health, An Affiliate Of Uabhs (Montgomery, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Cook's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Cook accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list William 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Cook was last updated on August 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.