Dr. Chris Cook

Thoracic Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
27+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Chris Cook, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Marshall University School Medicine in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Upmc Hamot, Upmc Mercy, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, Washington Hospital The, West Virginia University Hospitals. Dr. Chris Cook also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Chris Cook accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 369-4603 to request Dr. Chris Cook the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

9104 Babcock Blvd
Suite 5105
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

(412) 369-4603

(412) 369-4607

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Chris Cook
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	0143220723
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

Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
General Surgery

Experience

Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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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. Chris Cook attended and graduated from Marshall University School Medicine in 1997.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1215916242
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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. Chris Cook

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Chris Cook has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 27 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.	20873	West Virginia

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Upmc Hamot	Erie, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Upmc Mercy	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Washington Hospital The	Washington, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Local
West Virginia University Hospitals	Morgantown, West Virginia	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	3108

Practice Locations

9104 Babcock Blvd
Suite 5105
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Phone: (412) 369-4603
Fax: (412) 369-4607
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