Quick answers
- Does Margie A. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Margie A. Cook accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Margie A. Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 457 Original Medicare patients and 3,036 services for Margie A. Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Margie A. Cook's NPI number?
- 1013153857. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Margie A. Cook, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 457 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,036 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,147 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)443 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)383 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)319 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)191 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Margie A. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2358 Lifestyle Way, Suite 212Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 521‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Margie A. Cook as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center PC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013153857 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians