ANTHONY B. COOK M.D.
NPI 1710982244
Anesthesiology in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since June 21, 2005

Contact Information

2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35233
Phone: (205) 989-1080
Fax: (205) 989-1087

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Anesthesiology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About ANTHONY COOK

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Anthony Cook, an anesthesiologist established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710982244 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number MD.16337 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.

NPI
1710982244
Provider Name
ANTHONY B. COOK M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Location Phone
(205) 989-1080
Location Fax
(205) 989-1087
Mailing Address
2151 OLD ROCKY RIDGE RD STE 106 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Mailing Phone
(205) 989-1080
Mailing Fax
(205) 989-1087
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-21-2005
Last Update Date
09-08-2017
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An anesthesiologist like Anthony Cook manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Anesthesiology

Taxonomy Code
207L00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD.16337
License State
AL
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
050025868MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)ALRAILROAD MEDICARE
F07456MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
87391MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)AL 
000087391MEDICAID (05)AL 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Anthony Cook is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Anesthesia for incision of ear drum

Anesthesia for incision of the ear drum is a procedure where medication is given to numb the ear area. This helps to prevent any discomfort or pain during the incision. It can be either local or general anesthesia, depending on the specifics of your case.

This service was performed 14 times for 13 patients

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.

This service was performed 96 times for 82 patients

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance

This procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.

This service was performed 26 times for 20 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

This service was performed 212 times for 157 patients

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.

This service was performed 136 times for 121 patients

Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance

This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.

This service was performed 26 times for 20 patients

Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance

Anesthesia for nerve modulation or spine repair involves numbing the lower back area. This is done to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. The doctor uses imaging technology to accurately place the anesthetic. This makes the procedure safer and more effective.

This service was performed 24 times for 23 patients

Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your body before a spinal cord or neck bone repair. Doctors access the required area through your skin, using imaging guidance to ensure precision. This helps manage pain and makes the procedure more comfortable for you.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on external middle and inner ear

Anesthesia for procedures on the external, middle, and inner ear is a medical service that numbs your ear area before a procedure. This prevents discomfort or pain during the operation. It's administered by a healthcare professional trained in anesthesia.

This service was performed 32 times for 32 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on eye

Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses

Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back

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.

This service was performed 22 times for 17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

This service was performed 25 times for 25 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

This service was performed 22 times for 22 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1710982244, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1710982244.

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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
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2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Anesthesiology
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710982244, enumerated as an "individual" on June 21, 2005.

The provider is located at 2720 UNIVERSITY BLVD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 and the phone number is (205) 989-1080.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Railroad. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.