Provider Profile
Joshua J. Cook, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cook
Joshua J. Cook, O.D. is an optometrist based in Anchorage, AK. Joshua is a 2009 graduate of University of Houston - College of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Joshua provided 702 services to 611 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (907) 272-2557
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1345 W 9TH AVE
Anchorage, AK 99501
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Most searched conditions
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
702 services · 611 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
37 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
139 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
136 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
58 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
42 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
41 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
25 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 8
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 optometrists in Anchorage 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Joshua J. Cook specialize in?
Joshua J. Cook is an optometrist in Anchorage, AK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Joshua J. Cook located?
Joshua J. Cook is listed at 1345 W 9Th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Joshua J. Cook's phone number?
The number on file is (907) 272-2557. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joshua J. Cook?
Joshua J. Cook's National Provider Identifier is 1992035653. 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 Joshua J. Cook train?
Joshua J. Cook attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joshua J. Cook have?
Joshua J. Cook has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Joshua J. Cook do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Joshua J. Cook performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joshua J. Cook's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joshua J. Cook. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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