Dr. George S Cook

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. George S Cook, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Saranac Lake, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Adirondack Medical Center, Alice Hyde Medical Center. Dr. George S Cook also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including North Country Family Physicians. Dr. George S Cook accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (518) 891-2688 to request Dr. George S Cook the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 309 County Route 47
Suite 1
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-5405

Phone 1: (518) 891-2688

Fax: (518) 891-4120


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name George S Cook
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1557338621
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 52 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. George S Cook graduated from medical school in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1568462562
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 1, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. George S Cook

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. George S Cook has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 52 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • North Country Family Physicians


Practice Locations

309 County Route 47
Suite 1
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-5405

Phone: (518) 891-2688
Fax: (518) 891-4120
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


309 County Route
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-5405
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 14, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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