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Based in Jonesboro, AR, John Clyde Cook, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. John graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1981. John is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 465 Medicare patients across 559 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (870) 935-1242
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1005 E MATTHEWS
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
559 services · 465 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
28 |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
26 |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
20 |
| Simple complete removal of breast | Procedure | 19303 |
14 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
12 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
256 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
102 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
35 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
29 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Jonesboro 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cook?
Dr. Cook is a general surgeon in Jonesboro, AR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cook's address?
Dr. Cook is listed at 1005 E MATTHEWS, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cook?
The number on file is (870) 935-1242. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Cook's NPI number?
Dr. Cook's National Provider Identifier is 1417928912. 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 Dr. Cook train?
Dr. Cook attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cook been practicing?
Dr. Cook has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cook perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cook performs procedures including imaging of lymph nodes during surgery, biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm and partial removal of breast; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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