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VICKY LEIGH COOKE-THORNTON ANP-C
NPI 1912013426
Nurse Practitioner in Lake Toxaway, NC

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
16825 ROSMAN HWY, LAKE TOXAWAY, NC 28747(828) 862-6900(000) 000-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2024, Aug 1, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Vicky Leigh Cooke-thornton Anp-c NPPES

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

VICKY LEIGH COOKE-THORNTON ANP-C (NPI 1912013426) is an individual nurse practitioner in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (900146) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highlands Cashiers Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912013426
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameVICKY LEIGH COOKE-THORNTONCredential: ANP-C
Location Address16825 ROSMAN HWYLake Toxaway, NC 28747-9593
Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420
Phone(828) 862-6900
Fax(000) 000-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1912013426 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 900146✔ Licensed in TN · 8150✔ Licensed in GA · GAA-NP002587✔ Licensed in TN · RN1300077
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
16825 ROSMAN HWY, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 S Enota Dr NE Ste 100Gainesville, GA 30501-3466 · Phone (770) 534-2020
Location 21017 Executive Dr Ste 101Hixson, TN 37343-7911 · Phone (423) 287-5720 · Fax (423) 633-1880

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

Vicky Leigh Cooke-thornton Anp-c 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 ID143122689
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251121002631
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.
105 services81 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.
42 services35 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Highlands, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341316
Location190 Hospital DriveHighlands, NC 28741 · Macon County
Emergency services

Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Brevard, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341319
Location90 Hospital Drive PO Box 1116Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28747 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers17 claims66 services$5.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers11 claims21 services$0.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims341 services$3.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4149
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims3,619 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers27 claims27 services$184.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

JAMES RAYMOND BUEHLER MD
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
16825 ROSMAN HWY
LAKE TOXAWAY, NC 28747
Transylvania County (828) 862-6900
CARLA REBECCA KIMMEL FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
16825 ROSMAN HWY
LAKE TOXAWAY, NC 28747
Transylvania County (828) 862-6900
TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.
Family Medicine
16825 ROSMAN HWY
LAKE TOXAWAY, NC 28747
Transylvania County (828) 862-6900

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 Vicky Cooke-thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vicky Cooke-thornton is 1912013426. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Vicky Cooke-thornton located?

Vicky Cooke-thornton practices at 16825 Rosman Hwy, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747. The listed phone number is (828) 862-6900.

What is Vicky Cooke-thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Vicky Cooke-thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vicky Cooke-thornton 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.

Is Vicky Cooke-thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vicky Cooke-thornton is affiliated with Highlands Cashiers Hospital and Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vicky Cooke-thornton was last updated on October 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.