2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1518973437 MD
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ARTHUR COOK, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.8/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ARTHUR COOK, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 228 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ARTHUR COOK, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.8 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,779 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARTHUR COOK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ARTHUR COOK, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2006

NPI 1518973437

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,779 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

90.8/100 7.700000000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARTHUR COOK, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.8/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 90.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 90.8/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARTHUR COOK, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518973437. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ARTHUR COOK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 COLLIER RD NW, ATLANTA, GA, 30309, with a listed phone of (404) 605-2800. NPI 1518973437 was issued on 07/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,779 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $227K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.8/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

275 COLLIER RD NW
ATLANTA, GA 30309

Provider Details

NPI 1518973437
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

90.8
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARTHUR COOK, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,779 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,779
Total Claims
$227K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,735
Total Day Supply
141,461
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$198K
Generic Drug Cost
$29K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
197
Atorvastatin Calcium
184
Rosuvastatin Calcium
146
Eliquis
Apixaban
143
Ezetimibe
117
Lisinopril
115
Hydrochlorothiazide
110
Metoprolol Tartrate
88
Furosemide
74
Metoprolol Succinate
72

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How ARTHUR COOK, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

ARTHUR COOK, MD's 1,779 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COOK.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARTHUR COOK, MD's specialty?
ARTHUR COOK, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARTHUR COOK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARTHUR COOK, MD wrote 1,779 Medicare Part D claims totaling $227K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
What is ARTHUR COOK, MD's Medicare quality score?
ARTHUR COOK, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.8/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARTHUR COOK, MD located?
ARTHUR COOK, MD is located at 275 COLLIER RD NW, ATLANTA, GA, 30309. Phone: (404) 605-2800.
What is ARTHUR COOK, MD's NPI number?
ARTHUR COOK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518973437, issued on 07/31/2006.
Does ARTHUR COOK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARTHUR COOK, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARTHUR COOK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARTHUR COOK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARTHUR COOK, MD accept Medicare?
ARTHUR COOK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,779 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARTHUR COOK, MD's credentials?
ARTHUR COOK, MD's NPI is 1518973437 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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