Dr. Edwin Cook

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Edwin Cook, DO, is a Nephrology specialist in Des Plaines, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Provident Hospital Of Chicago, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Franciscan St James Health. Dr. Edwin Cook also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation. Dr. Edwin Cook accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Edwin Cook at 701 Lee St 100 to request Dr. Edwin Cook the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 701 Lee St
100
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4543
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Edwin Cook
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315940848
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

  • Nephrology (primary specialty)
  • Interventional Pain Management

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    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. Edwin Cook attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1508952011
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • EHR - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Edwin Cook

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Edwin Cook has been primarily specialized in Nephrology for over 49 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Nephrology
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    Nephrology
    An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Advocate Medical Group


Practice Locations

701 Lee St
100
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4543

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, January 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 22, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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