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Darren L. Cook, DO

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At a glance

About Dr. Cook

Based in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Darren L. Cook, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Darren cared for 81 Medicare patients across 83 services. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making and emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making. NPI 1972555720 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

FL licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. OS5856As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1972555720Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Cook specialize in?

Dr. Cook is a family doctor in Fort Walton Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Cook located?

Dr. Cook is listed at 131 Magnolia Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Cook's phone number?

The number on file is (850) 243-7968. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Cook's NPI number?

Dr. Cook's National Provider Identifier is 1972555720. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

How long has Dr. Cook been practicing?

Dr. Cook has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What does Dr. Cook do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cook the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Cook confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cook. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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