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Orthopedic Surgery

Alfred J. Cook Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in The Villages, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Alfred J. Cook Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 11962 County Rd, 101 Suite 104, The Villages, FL 32162. Phone: (352) 693-3378. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alfred J. Cook Jr. had 1,331 Original Medicare patients and 204,743 services. NPI 1861650145. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 11962 County Rd, 101 Suite 104, The Villages, FL 32162 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (352) 693‑3378
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: The Villages Regional Hospital
  • Group practice: Cora Health Services Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alfred J. Cook Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alfred J. Cook Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alfred J. Cook Jr. 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 Alfred J. Cook Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,331 Original Medicare patients and 204,743 services for Alfred J. Cook Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alfred J. Cook Jr.'s NPI number?
1861650145. 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 Alfred J. Cook Jr., 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 patients1,331
Services billed to Medicare204,743
Different services or procedures68
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)190,922 services
  2. Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7331)4,900 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,444 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)2,126 services
  5. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)746 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Diabetes30%

Hospitals where Alfred J. Cook Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alfred J. Cook Jr. 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.

  • The Villages Regional HospitalThe Villages, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100290

Practice locations

Addresses where Alfred J. Cook Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alfred J. Cook Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cora Health Services Inc1,136 clinicians in the group
  • Advanced Orthopedics Institute, PA5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in The Villages

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in The Villages, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cora Health Services Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861650145
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians