Provider Profile
Richard M. Cook, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Richard Cook
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — medical, Richard M. Cook, PA practices in Santa Fe, NM. Richard graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 894 Medicare patients across 1,201 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection into tendon or ligament, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint.
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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
- (505) 424-0200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1630 HOSPITAL DR SUITE A
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical 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
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Blood
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Bone and joint
- Osteoporosis
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Stomach Bug and Food Poisoning
Digestive health
- Constipation
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemorrhoids
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Ear infection
Endocrine
- Hypothyroidism
Eye Care
- Pink eye
Foot and ankle
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
General Health
- Chronic fatigue
Hair and scalp
- Hair loss
Headache and brain
Heart & Circulation
- High cholesterol
Hormones
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Infections
- Cellulitis
- COVID-19
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Ringworm
- Strep throat
Injury
- Sprains and muscle strains
Men's Health
- Erectile dysfunction
Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic
- Obesity
Nerve conditions
- Carpal tunnel
- Sciatica
Neurology
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Sexual Health
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Shingles
Skin cancer
- Precancerous sun spot
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Women's Health
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
- Urine Pregnancy Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Exams
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
- School and camp physical
General Care
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Wound Care and Dressing Change
Heart & Circulation
- EKG
Heart health
- Heart monitor
Hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
Injections
- Bursa injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Injury Care
- Burn Treatment
- Splinting and temporary casting
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Metabolic
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Minor surgery
- Cyst Removal
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Trigger-point injection
Prevention
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
- STI and STD Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Mole removal
- Wart Removal
Treatments
- IV hydration for cancer patients
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,201 services · 894 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
151 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
134 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
24 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
121 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
114 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
62 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
18 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
313 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
96 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
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.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 physician assistants in Santa Fe 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard M. Cook?
Richard M. Cook is a physician assistant in Santa Fe, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. Cook's address?
Richard M. Cook is listed at 1630 Hospital Dr Suite A, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard M. Cook?
The number on file is (505) 424-0200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. Cook's NPI number?
Richard M. Cook's National Provider Identifier is 1558381442. 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 Richard M. Cook train?
Richard M. Cook attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard M. Cook been practicing?
Richard M. Cook has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard M. Cook perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard M. Cook performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and application of elbow to finger cast; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard M. Cook confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard M. Cook. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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