Quick answers
- Does Althea M. Hinds-Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Althea M. Hinds-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 Althea M. Hinds-Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 188 services for Althea M. Hinds-Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Althea M. Hinds-Cook's NPI number?
- 1811511306. 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 Althea M. Hinds-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 | 149 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 188 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)13 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 pressure62%
- High cholesterol57%
- Arthritis45%
- Depression23%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
- Anxiety19%
Hospitals where Althea M. Hinds-Cook works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Althea M. Hinds-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.
- Samaritan Albany General HospitalAlbany, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380022
Practice locations
Addresses where Althea M. Hinds-Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1700 Geary St SEAlbany, OR 97322
- 1970 14th Ave SE, Suite 130Albany, OR 97322 (541) 812‑5670
- 3600 NW Samaritan DrCorvallis, OR 97330
- 3600 NW Samaritan Dr, Suite 227Corvallis, OR 97330 (541) 768‑1261
- 400 Hickory St NWAlbany, OR 97321
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Althea M. Hinds-Cook as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis380 clinicians in the group
- Albany General Hospital198 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811511306 |
| 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