Quick answers
- Does Richard M. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. 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 Richard M. Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 448 Original Medicare patients and 1,237 services for Richard M. Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. Cook's NPI number?
- 1558381442. 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 Richard M. 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 | 448 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,237 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)313 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)151 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint (20600)134 services
- X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views (73140)121 services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)114 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis70%
- High blood pressure56%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety21%
- Osteoporosis20%
Hospitals where Richard M. Cook works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. 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.
- CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320002
- Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320090
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1631 Hospital Dr, Suite 240Santa Fe, NM 87505
- 2968 Rodeo Park Dr W, 150 CHRISTUS St VincentSanta Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982‑5014
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Cook as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Vincent Hospital310 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Santa Fe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Fe, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Vincent Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558381442 |
| 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