Gates Cook, M.D.
NPI 1851748834 · Urology Physician · Brainerd, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gates Cook, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Brainerd, MN (NPI 1851748834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851748834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32335 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
369 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 | 111 | $63 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 94 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 33 | $77 |
| Imaging of Urinary Tract Following Injection of a Contrast Agent74420 | 28 | $23 |
| Insertion of Stent in Ureter Using an Endoscope52332 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 346 | 104 |
| Finasteride | 248 | 64 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 63 | 26 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 53 | 15 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 48 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 44 | 40 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$474 across 7 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
- 2016-05-19
- Last updated
- 2021-06-18
- Certified
- 2021-06-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gates Cook's NPI number?
- Gates Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851748834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gates Cook's specialty?
- Gates Cook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gates Cook located?
- Gates Cook's practice location on file with NPPES is 2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401-4529.
- What is Gates Cook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gates Cook is (218) 828-7101.
- Does Gates Cook accept Medicare?
- Gates Cook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gates Cook's NPI active?
- Yes — Gates Cook's NPI (1851748834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.