Quick answers
- Does Valerie A. Cook accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie A. 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 Valerie A. Cook see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 151 services for Valerie A. Cook. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie A. Cook's NPI number?
- 1831278845. 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 Valerie A. 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 151 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)25 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)21 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)15 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes21%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)16%
Hospitals where Valerie A. Cook works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie A. 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.
- Ascension St Vincent's RiversideJacksonville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100040
- Kaiser Sunnyside Medical CenterClackamas, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380091
- Sacred Heart HospitalPensacola, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100025
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie A. Cook is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10180 SE Sunnyside RdClackamas, OR 97015 (800) 813‑2000
- 205 Trinity WaySt Johns, FL 32259 (954) 939‑5000
- 5151 N 9th AvePensacola, FL 32504 (850) 202‑4700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie A. Cook as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest1,807 clinicians in the group
- Ams Anesthetist Services LLC147 clinicians in the group
- North Florida Anesthesia Consultants Inc112 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Oregon →
Other nurse anesthetists in Clackamas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clackamas, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831278845 |
| 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