JAMES HUNTER COOK M.D.
NPI 1679677074
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Abington, PA

Active since September 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1151 OLD YORK RD, ABINGTON, PA 19001(215) 957-9250(215) 957-9254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 26, 2021, Feb 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Hunter Cook M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES HUNTER COOK M.D. (NPI 1679677074) is an individual neurology provider in Abington, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD073342-L) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Hahneman Medical College Of The Pacific (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679677074
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameJAMES HUNTER COOKCredential: M.D.
Location Address1151 OLD YORK RDAbington, PA 19001-3816
Mailing Address1151 Old York RdAbington, PA 19001-3816 · (215) 957-9250 · Fax (215) 957-9254
Fax(215) 957-9254
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHahneman Medical College Of The PacificGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2021
NPI 1679677074 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License Licensed in PA · MD073342-L
Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Behavioral Neurology & NeuropsychiatryTaxonomy 2084B0040X · License MD073342-L (PA)
1151 OLD YORK RD, Abington, PA 19001

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

James Hunter 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 ID9537283825
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100823000949
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 7

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.

Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit J0585
Onabotulinumtoxina, also known as Botox, is a medication injected into muscles. It's used to treat various conditions by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The units refer to the dosage.
26,300 services49 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
387 services249 patients
Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 64616
This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. It's designed to alleviate symptoms related to nerve disorders. The voice box isn't affected, ensuring normal speech post-procedure.
74 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
70 services54 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
56 services56 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
52 services46 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19001 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
94%424 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Dementia: Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients with dementia for whom an assessment of functional status* was performed at least once in the last 12 months
97%163 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,258 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
52%357 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Plan of Care
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months
99%102 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Risk Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months
98%102 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
96%424 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
MEDICATION PRESCRIBED FOR ACUTE MIGRAINE ATTACK
Percentage of patients age 12 years and older with a diagnosis of migraine who were prescribed a guideline recommended medication for acute migraine attacks within the 12 month measurement period.
59%90 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%145 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Parkinson's Disease: Psychiatric Symptoms Assessment for Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Percentage of all patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease [PD] who were assessed* for psychiatric symptoms** in the past 12 months
77%135 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
41%305 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
79%305 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Disorders
Percent of all visits for patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy where the patient was screened for psychiatric or behavioral disorders.
95%60 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%305 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$38.32 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 1679677074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2006.

Where is James Cook located?

James Cook practices at 1151 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001. The listed phone number is (215) 957-9250.

What is James Cook's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cook was last updated on February 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.