Dr. Michael W Cook
General Surgery in Gretna, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 22+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Michael W Cook, M D, is a General Surgery specialist in Gretna, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ochsner Medical Center, West Jefferson Medical Center. Dr. Michael W Cook also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Crescent Surgical Group Llc. Dr. Michael W Cook accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (504) 391-7660 to request Dr. Michael W Cook the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Michael W Cook |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1759477508 |
| 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
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 22 years of diverse experience
Credentials
Education and Training
- Dr. Michael W Cook attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 2002.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1366563678
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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 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. Michael W Cook
Medical Licenses
Dr. Michael W Cook has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 22 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| MD.026233 | Louisiana |
- 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.
| MD 026233 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Marrero, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Crescent Surgical Group Llc
| Crescent Surgical Group Llc | 3 |
Practice Locations
120 Meadowcrest St
Suite 450
Gretna, LA 70056-5282
Phone: (504) 391-7660
Fax: (504) 393-2407
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 physician 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, July 24, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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