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General Surgery

John C. Cook, MD

Works at hospitals in Pocahontas, AR · Jonesboro, AR · Arkansas

Summary

John C. Cook, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Pocahontas, AR and Jonesboro, AR. NPI 1417928912. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John C. Cook, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
45Years since medical school (graduated 1981)
University Of Arkansas College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
St Bernards Physician Clinics IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John C. Cook work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John C. Cook at 2 hospitals: St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center and St Bernards Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John C. Cook see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Jonesboro, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John C. Cook's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), Critical Care (Intensivists), Peripheral Vascular Disease and Surgical Oncology.
Does John C. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John C. Cook accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for John C. Cook?
(870) 935-1242, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John C. Cook's NPI number?
1417928912. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John C. Cook works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John C. Cook at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John C. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John C. Cook as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • St Bernards Physician Clinics Inc217 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Jonesboro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jonesboro, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year1981
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417928912
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians