Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ralph D. Cook work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ralph D. Cook at 1 hospital: AdventHealth Waterman. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ralph D. Cook see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Tavares, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ralph D. Cook's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Ralph D. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph D. 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 Ralph D. Cook?
- (352) 742-3581, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ralph D. Cook's NPI number?
- 1689602161. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ralph D. Cook works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph D. Cook at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- AdventHealth WatermanTavares, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100057
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph D. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1000 Waterman WayTavares, FL 32778 (352) 742‑3581
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph D. Cook as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Florida Hospital Healthcare Partners, Inc642 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689602161 |
| 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