Brian Cook, MD
NPI 1518353044 · Surgery Physician · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Cook, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1518353044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518353044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.MD.61062859 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
187 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 48 | $75 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 31 | $1,647 |
| Insertion of Stent in Ureter50605 | 29 | $353 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney for Transplantation50323 | 26 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 | $172 |
| Transplantation of Donor Liver47135 | 13 | $3,641 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19,466 across 24 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-10
- Last updated
- 2023-03-27
- Certified
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Cook's NPI number?
- Brian Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518353044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Cook's specialty?
- Brian Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Cook located?
- Brian Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 5171 S Cottonwood St Ste 650, Salt Lake City, UT 84107-5716.
- What is Brian Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Cook is (916) 505-6857.
- Does Brian Cook accept Medicare?
- Brian Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Cook's NPI (1518353044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.