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HEATHER COOK, PA-C

Physician Assistant in PRINCETON, West Virginia. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 327 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
69 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

HEATHER COOK, PA-C filed 6,604 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in PRINCETON, West Virginia, prescribing 86% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$1.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HEATHER COOK, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,604 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HEATHER COOK, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/29/2008

NPI 1467602219

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,604 736% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Physician Assistant share within West Virginia

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within West Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

HEATHER COOK, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in PRINCETON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1467602219. 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.

HEATHER COOK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3997 BECKLEY RD, PRINCETON, WV, 24740, with a listed phone of (304) 431-5499. NPI 1467602219 was issued on 09/29/2008. 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 6,604 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $720K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

3997 BECKLEY RD
PRINCETON, WV 24740

Provider Details

NPI 1467602219
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/29/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER COOK, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BLUESTONE HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC.
PRINCETON, WV

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HEATHER COOK, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER COOK, PA-C — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,604 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.

6,604
Total Claims
$720K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,109
Total Day Supply
382,543
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$636K
Generic Drug Cost
$80K
Opioid Claims
45 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
213

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 84, 65-74: 157, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
336
Omeprazole
218
Lisinopril
208
Atorvastatin Calcium
179
Pantoprazole Sodium
179
Gabapentin
169
Metformin Hcl
168
Pravastatin Sodium
166
Amlodipine Besylate
153
Ibuprofen
125

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How HEATHER COOK, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER COOK, PA-C's 6,604 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in West Virginia

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER COOK, PA-C's specialty?
HEATHER COOK, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in PRINCETON, West Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does HEATHER COOK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER COOK, PA-C wrote 6,604 Medicare Part D claims totaling $720K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER COOK, PA-C located?
HEATHER COOK, PA-C is located at 3997 BECKLEY RD, PRINCETON, WV, 24740. Phone: (304) 431-5499.
What is HEATHER COOK, PA-C's NPI number?
HEATHER COOK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467602219, issued on 09/29/2008.
Does HEATHER COOK, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER COOK, PA-C's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $636K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER COOK, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER COOK, PA-C had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER COOK, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER COOK, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER COOK, PA-C accept Medicare?
HEATHER COOK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,604 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER COOK, PA-C's credentials?
HEATHER COOK, PA-C's NPI is 1467602219 with credentials PA-C. 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.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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