David Cook, MD
NPI 1497717987 · Urology Physician · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Cook, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1497717987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497717987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29247 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
437 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 63 | $76 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 38 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 341 | 104 |
| Finasteride | 136 | 46 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 55 | 32 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 52 | — |
| Cephalexin | 51 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin | 49 | 15 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$545 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1139 Carthage St Ste 110-BSanford, NC 27330-4111Phone: (919) 775-7232Fax: (919) 775-1731
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 2021-03-18
- Certified
- 2020-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Cook's NPI number?
- David Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497717987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Cook's specialty?
- David Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Cook located?
- David Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 210, Lenoir, NC 28645-5463.
- What is David Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Cook is (828) 757-6431.
- Does David Cook accept Medicare?
- David Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — David Cook's NPI (1497717987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.