James Cook, MD
NPI 1790245264 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Goleta, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cook, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Goleta, CA (NPI 1790245264).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790245264
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A191180 (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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
570 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 237 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $176 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 28 | $138 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 25 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$176 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 46 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 24 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 23 | — |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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 (2)
- 2451 University Hospital Dr Rm 714Mobile, AL 36617-2300Phone: (251) 434-3475Fax: (251) 434-3837
- 555 E Tachevah Dr Ste 2e204Palm Springs, CA 92262-5737Phone: (760) 561-7327Fax: (760) 307-8172
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-21
- Last updated
- 2023-10-24
- Certified
- 2023-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cook's NPI number?
- James Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790245264, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cook's specialty?
- James Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Cook located?
- James Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 5383 Hollister Ave Ste 160, Goleta, CA 93111-2357.
- What is James Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cook is (805) 681-0013.
- Does James Cook accept Medicare?
- James Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cook's NPI (1790245264) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.