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- 55432 Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
About Heather Cook-Sinden
Heather Cook-Sinden, NP is a nurse practitioner — gerontology based in Dowagiac, MI. Medicare claims data shows Heather provided 1,094 services to 449 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154886919.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (800) 979-9595
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
55432 COLBY ST
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
- Dizziness and vertigo
Digestive & Gut
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Non-Healing Wounds
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
- Enlarged prostate
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Breathing & Lungs
- Shortness of breath
Digestive Health
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mobility & Balance
- Frequent falls
- Orthostatic hypotension
Nerves & Sensation
- Foot Numbness and Tingling
Pain
Sensory
- Hearing loss
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Preventive Care
- Chronic disease management
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetic Foot Care
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound Care
- Skin Tear Treatment
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Brain & Memory
Heart & Circulation
In-Office Treatments
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
- Cholesterol screening
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Vaccines & Prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,094 services · 449 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
345 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
230 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
201 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
68 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
65 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
43 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
42 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes | Office visit | 99350 |
41 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
36 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99316 |
23 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Other 8
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More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2017 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Heather Cook-Sinden specialize in?
Heather Cook-Sinden is a nurse practitioner in Dowagiac, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
Where is Heather Cook-Sinden located?
Heather Cook-Sinden is listed at 55432 Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Heather Cook-Sinden's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 979-9595. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Heather Cook-Sinden?
Heather Cook-Sinden's National Provider Identifier is 1154886919. 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
Where did Heather Cook-Sinden train?
Heather Cook-Sinden attended Other, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Heather Cook-Sinden have?
Heather Cook-Sinden has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Heather Cook-Sinden do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Heather Cook-Sinden 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
Is Heather Cook-Sinden's profile verified?
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