DR. OLGA PAVLOVNA MOLCHANOVA-COOK M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1962637702
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in New Orleans, LA
Quality Rating: 83.13 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2009
Contact Information
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA
ZIP 70112
Phone: (505) 310-9489
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 17
- Radiology
- Nuclear Radiology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About OLGA MOLCHANOVA-COOK
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Olga Molchanova-cook, a provider established in New Orleans, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Radiology, focusing in nuclear radiology and more than 17 years of experience. She graduated from University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine in 2009. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1962637702 assigned on May 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2085N0904X with license number MD.206168 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated January 2026.
- NPI
- 1962637702
- Provider Name
- DR. OLGA PAVLOVNA MOLCHANOVA-COOK M.D., PH.D.
- Other Name
- OLHA PAVLIVNA MOLCHANOVA
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1415 TULANE AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
- Location Phone
- (505) 310-9489
- Mailing Address
- 103 VICTORIA DR BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037
- Mailing Phone
- (505) 310-9489
- Mailing Fax
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2009
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-22-2009
- Last Update Date
- 01-23-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Radiology Nuclear Radiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2085N0904X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD.206168
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2085R0202X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Radiology | MD.206168 (LA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
- AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus - HMO
- AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood - HMO
- Imperial Preferred Bronze - HMO
- Imperial Preferred Gold - HMO
- Imperial Preferred Gold Zero - HMO
- Imperial Preferred Silver - HMO
- Imperial Standard Bronze - HMO
- Imperial Standard Gold - HMO
- Imperial Standard Silver - HMO
- Sendero Health Austin512 Silver / $40 PCP / $75 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs / $0 Deductible - HMO
- Sendero Health Capital Silver / $40 PCP / $80 Specialist / $20 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Sendero Health Hill Country Gold / $30 PCP / $60 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Sendero Health Original Silver / $20 PCP + 2 $0 PCP Visits / $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Sendero Health Preferred Bronze / $25 PCP / $75 Specialist / $22 Generic Drugs - HMO
- Sendero Health Quality Care Bronze High Deductible / $50 PCP / $25 Generic Drugs / $100 Specialist - HMO
- Sendero Health Real Gold / $350 Deductible - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Olga Molchanova-cook is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Olga Molchanova-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
PECOS PAC ID: 8921392978
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20181219000215
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.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.
3d radiographic procedure
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast
Ct scan of chest with contrast
Ct scan of chest with contrast
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium
Double contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint limited area
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs
Nuclear medicine study of lung circulation
Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid with spect
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying
Nuclear medicine study to assess blood loss
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan
Nuclear medicine study, 1 area with spect
Single contrast x-ray of small intestine
X-ray of chest, 1 view
X-ray of chest, 2 views
A 3D radiographic procedure is a non-invasive imaging test that helps doctors visualize the internal structures of your body in three dimensions. This advanced technology provides detailed images, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. It involves exposure to minimal radiation.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsA CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsA CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsA CT scan of the heart's blood vessels and grafts with contrast is a diagnostic test. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your veins, which helps create clear images of your heart's vessels and grafts. This helps doctors detect blockages or other abnormalities.
This service was performed 39 times for 39 patientsA CT scan of the chest with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye (contrast) is used to highlight specific areas in your body, providing clearer pictures of your chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to your lungs, heart, and other chest structures.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsA CT scan of the chest with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye (contrast) is used to highlight specific areas in your body, providing clearer pictures of your chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to your lungs, heart, and other chest structures.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsA CT scan of the heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium is a non-invasive test that uses X-rays to create detailed images of your heart. It helps in detecting and measuring calcium-containing plaque in the arteries, which can indicate heart disease.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsA double contrast x-ray of the upper digestive tract is a diagnostic procedure. It involves drinking a substance to coat your stomach and esophagus, and then a gas-forming agent. X-rays are taken, providing detailed images to help identify any abnormalities in your upper digestive system.
This service was performed 22 times for 22 patientsNuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.
This service was performed 74 times for 74 patientsA nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.
This service was performed 333 times for 292 patientsA nuclear medicine study of a limited bone/joint area involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits radiation detected by a special camera, creating images of your bones. It helps diagnose bone diseases or injuries.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsA nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.
This service was performed 187 times for 180 patientsA nuclear medicine bone study involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material collects in the bones and is detected by a special camera to create images. These images are taken at different times to track changes and help diagnose bone conditions.
This service was performed 51 times for 51 patientsThis procedure helps analyze kidney function using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging. The substance is administered through an injection and travels to your kidneys. Images are then taken to assess blood flow and overall kidney function.
This service was performed 42 times for 35 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images. This helps doctors examine the liver's function and structure, and detect any abnormalities in the bile ducts.
This service was performed 61 times for 61 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into the body. This substance helps create images of these areas on a special camera. It's often combined with drug use to improve image clarity and aid in diagnosing various conditions.
This service was performed 47 times for 47 patientsA nuclear medicine study of lung circulation involves the use of a safe, radioactive substance to visualize lung function. It helps in diagnosing conditions like blood clots. The substance is injected and images are taken to study the blood flow in your lungs.
This service was performed 126 times for 124 patientsA nuclear medicine lung ventilation and circulation study uses a safe radioactive material to create images of air and blood flow in your lungs. It helps identify issues like blood clots or lung diseases. You inhale or receive an injection of this material, and a special camera captures the images.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the lymphatic system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into your body. This substance travels through your lymphatic system and helps create images on a special camera. These images can help doctors diagnose conditions related to your immune system.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the parathyroid involves injecting a small amount of radioactive substance into the body. This substance helps create images of the parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium levels in the body, to detect any abnormalities or diseases.
This service was performed 17 times for 16 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the parathyroid with SPECT is a diagnostic test that uses a small amount of radioactive material and a special camera to create images of your parathyroid glands. This test helps identify any abnormalities, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsA nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.
This service was performed 40 times for 40 patientsA nuclear medicine study is a type of imaging test. It uses a small amount of radioactive material to help identify blood loss. This material is injected into your body and detected by a special camera, providing images of your internal structures.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsA Nuclear Medicine Study with a CT Scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and a CT scan to create detailed images of your body. These images help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions.
This service was performed 43 times for 43 patientsA nuclear medicine study with SPECT involves a safe, small amount of radioactive substance to help visualize body organs. SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, creates detailed 3D images. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions in a specific body area.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsA single contrast x-ray of the small intestine is a diagnostic procedure. A special drink containing a substance called barium is consumed. This coats the small intestine and makes it visible on x-rays. The x-ray images help identify abnormalities in the intestine.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsA chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
This service was performed 86 times for 86 patientsA chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsOverall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 83.13, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 83.13 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 80.16
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: N/A
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Olga Molchanova-cook is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | 2450 SOUTH TELSHOR BLVD LAS CRUCES, NM 88011 | (575) 522-8641 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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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 1962637702, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1962637702, enumerated as an "individual" on May 22, 2009.
The provider is located at 1415 TULANE AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112 and the phone number is (505) 310-9489.
Radiology with taxonomy code 2085N0904X and a focus in Nuclear Radiology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Olga Molchanova-cook is affiliated with: MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER.
