AMBER N COOK MD
NPI 1780944033
Family Medicine in Athens, TX

Active since May 21, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1001 N PALESTINE ST, ATHENS, TX 75751(903) 535-9041 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2023, Oct 5, 2022, Aug 23, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Amber N Cook Md NPPES

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

AMBER N COOK MD (NPI 1780944033) is an individual family medicine provider in Athens, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q2651) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780944033
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameAMBER N COOKCredential: MD
Location Address1001 N PALESTINE STAthens, TX 75751-4122
Mailing Address523 S Fannin AveTyler, TX 75702-8204 · (903) 535-9041
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2023
NPI 1780944033 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · Q2651 Licensed in TX · BP1-0044178
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1001 N PALESTINE ST, Athens, TX 75751

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Amber N Higgs Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12990 N Broadway AveTyler, TX 75702-2149 · Phone (903) 593-1892 · Fax (903) 592-3886
Location 2700 S Fleishel AveTyler, TX 75701-2014 · Phone (903) 606-5600

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

Amber N Cook Md 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 ID2163646936
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150602001692
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 3

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.

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.
99 services52 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.
30 services23 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir City, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440110
Location550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772 · Loudon County
Emergency services

Christus Mother Frances Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450102
Location800 East DawsonTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75751 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Pediatrics
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Nurse Practitioner
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751
Family Medicine
1001 N PALESTINE ST
ATHENS, TX 75751

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 Amber Cook's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amber Cook is 1780944033. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2012. The provider is also known as Amber N Higgs MD.

Where is Amber Cook located?

Amber Cook practices at 1001 N Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751. The listed phone number is (903) 535-9041.

What is Amber Cook's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Amber Cook enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amber 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 Amber Cook accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Amber 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 Amber Cook affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amber Cook is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center and Christus Mother Frances Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amber Cook was last updated on June 5, 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.