Ben Cooke, MD
NPI 1528512803 · Internal Medicine Physician · Atascadero, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Cooke, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Atascadero, CA (NPI 1528512803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528512803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A159094 (CA)
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
9 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
1,058 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 560 | $6 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 199 | $4 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 103 | $7 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 69 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 26 | $16 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 25 | $4 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 151 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 916 | 219 |
| Lisinopril | 470 | 125 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 440 | 88 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 366 | 110 |
| Losartan Potassium | 355 | 104 |
| Omeprazole | 269 | 77 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,212 across 74 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
- 2016-08-04
- Last updated
- 2020-10-28
- Certified
- 2020-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Cooke's NPI number?
- Ben Cooke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528512803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Cooke's specialty?
- Ben Cooke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ben Cooke located?
- Ben Cooke's practice location on file with NPPES is 7512 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422-4404.
- What is Ben Cooke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Cooke is (805) 792-1400.
- Does Ben Cooke accept Medicare?
- Ben Cooke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Cooke's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Cooke's NPI (1528512803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.