Kenneth Cook, PA
NPI 1740708106 · Physician Assistant · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Cook, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1740708106).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740708106
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021579 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
1,067 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 391 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 206 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 156 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 111 | $11 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 56 | $163 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 53 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 433 | 281 |
| Meloxicam | 139 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 114 | 61 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 86 | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 86 | 58 |
| Celecoxib | 52 | 30 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 50 | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 2 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
- 2017-09-06
- Last updated
- 2024-11-20
- Certified
- 2024-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Cook's NPI number?
- Kenneth Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740708106, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Cook's specialty?
- Kenneth Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Cook located?
- Kenneth Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208-1707.
- What is Kenneth Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Cook is (518) 525-8600.
- Does Kenneth Cook accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Cook's NPI (1740708106) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.