Quick answers
- Does Jalen T. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jalen T. 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 Jalen T. Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 269 Original Medicare patients and 496 services for Jalen T. Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jalen T. Cook's NPI number?
- 1205675402. 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 Jalen T. 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 | 269 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 496 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)140 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)118 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)91 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)39 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)31 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Jalen T. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 224 Clay DrPounding Mill, VA 24637 (888) 857‑5033
- 3185 W State St, Suite 2010Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 968‑7555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jalen T. Cook as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mountain Empire Eye Physicians, P.L.L.C.5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mountain Empire Eye Physicians, P.L.L.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205675402 |
| 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