Quick answers
- Does Vanessa K. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vanessa K. 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 Vanessa K. Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 69 services for Vanessa K. Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vanessa K. Cook's NPI number?
- 1356363691. 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 Vanessa K. 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 69 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)12 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Atrial fibrillation40%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Vanessa K. Cook works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vanessa K. Cook at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Howard County Medical CenterSt Paul, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281338
- Kittson HealthcareHallock, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241336
- Memorial Health Care SystemsSeward, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281339
- Pawnee County Memorial HospitalPawnee City, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281302
Practice locations
Addresses where Vanessa K. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1010 S Birch AveHallock, MN 56728 (218) 843‑3612
- 1010 S Birch Ave, P.O. Box 700Hallock, MN 56728
- 1113 Sherman StSaint Paul, NE 68873 (308) 754‑4421
- 300 N Columbia AveSeward, NE 68434 (402) 643‑2971
- PO BoxSaint Paul, NE 68873
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vanessa K. Cook as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Howard County Medical Center29 clinicians in the group
- Memorial Health Care Systems27 clinicians in the group
- Kittson Memorial Hospital Association8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Howard County Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356363691 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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