LYDIA ANDERSON COOLS CNM
NPI 1881364347
Midwife in Reading, PA

Active since September 16, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1110 ROCKLAND ST, READING, PA 19604(610) 988-4838 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2026, Dec 14, 2021, Oct 24, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Lydia Anderson Cools Cnm NPPES

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

LYDIA ANDERSON COOLS CNM (NPI 1881364347) is an individual midwife in Reading, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MW010659) and active in the NPI registry since September 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Reading Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881364347
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy176B00000X
Provider Legal NameLYDIA ANDERSON COOLSCredential: CNM
Location Address1110 ROCKLAND STReading, PA 19604-1501
Mailing Address1110 Rockland StReading, PA 19604-1501 · (610) 988-4838
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2026
NPI 1881364347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyMidwifeOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code176B00000X
Licenses Licensed in PA · MW010659 Licensed in NY · F002101
Definition

A Midwife is a trained professional with special expertise in supporting women to maintain a healthy pregnancy birth, offering expert individualized care, education, counseling, and support to a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. A Midwife is a skilled and independent practitioner who has undergone formalized training. Midwives are not required to be nurses and may be trained via multiple routes of education (apprenticeship, workshop, formal classes, or programs, etc., usually a combination). The educational background requirements and licensing requirements vary by state. The Midwife may or may not be certified by a state or national organization.

1110 ROCKLAND ST, Reading, PA 19604

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

Lydia Anderson Cools Cnm 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 ID7315334588
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220419000880
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Reading Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · West Reading, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390044
Location420 S 5th AvenueWest Reading, PA 19611 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Pharmacy
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Dental Hygienist
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Nurse Practitioner
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604
Dentist
1110 ROCKLAND ST
READING, PA 19604

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 Lydia Cools's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Cools is 1881364347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2021.

Where is Lydia Cools located?

Lydia Cools practices at 1110 Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604. The listed phone number is (610) 988-4838.

What is Lydia Cools's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Midwife with taxonomy code 176B00000X.

Is Lydia Cools enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lydia Cools 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 Lydia Cools accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Lydia Cools 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 Lydia Cools affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lydia Cools is affiliated with Reading Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lydia Cools was last updated on May 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.