Dr. George S Cook
Family Practice in Lake Placid, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 52+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. George S Cook, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Lake Placid, New York. He attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Adirondack Medical Center. Dr. George S Cook also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Adirondack Medical Center. Dr. George S Cook accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (518) 857-2317 to request Dr. George S Cook the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
George S Cook |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
1557338621 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 52 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. George S Cook attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1972.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1568462562
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 1, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. George S Cook
Medical Licenses
Dr. George S Cook has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 52 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
| 123651 | New York |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| 123651 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Saranac Lake, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Adirondack Medical Center
| Adirondack Medical Center | 53 |
Practice Locations
45 Church St
Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805
Phone: (518) 857-2317
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
29 Church St
Lake Placid, NY 12946-1805
Phone: (518) 523-3311
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, May 14, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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