Quick answers
- Which hospitals does William Cooper work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists William Cooper at 2 hospitals: NKC Health and UW Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does William Cooper see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Rockford, IL and North Kansas City, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is William Cooper's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does William Cooper accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William Cooper 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 William Cooper?
- (779) 696-8800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is William Cooper's NPI number?
- 1669561452. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where William Cooper works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William Cooper at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- NKC HealthNorth Kansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260096
- UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140228
Practice locations
Addresses where William Cooper is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1340 Charles St, Suite 300Rockford, IL 61104 (779) 696‑8800
- 2790 Clay Edwards Dr, Suite 520North Kansas City, MO 64116 (816) 221‑6750
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William Cooper as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Meritas Health Corporation502 clinicians in the group
- Swedishamerican Hospital389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Rockford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669561452 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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