Dr. Heather I Cook
General Surgery in Walsenburg, Colorado
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Heather I Cook, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Walsenburg, Colorado. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Lakewood Health Center, Rainy Lake Medical Center. Dr. Heather I Cook accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (719) 738-4588 to request Dr. Heather I Cook the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Heather I Cook |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2860564515 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 21 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Heather I Cook graduated from medical school in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1255547691
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, November 10, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Heather I Cook
Medical Licenses
Dr. Heather I Cook has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 21 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| DR.0050479 | Colorado |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Baudette, Minnesota | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| International Falls, Minnesota | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
23450 Us Highway 160
Walsenburg, CO 81089-8100
Phone: (719) 738-4588
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 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, November 10, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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