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JARED COOK, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
661
Medicare Part D claims · 154 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JARED COOK, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 661 claims across 154 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JARED COOK, M.D. filed 661 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JARED COOK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JARED COOK, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2014

NPI 1598177719

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

661 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — 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).

JARED COOK, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1598177719. 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.

JARED COOK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (205) 934-9666. NPI 1598177719 was issued on 05/22/2014. 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 661 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 154 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

625 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Provider Details

NPI 1598177719
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/22/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JARED COOK, M.D. 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JARED COOK, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 661 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.

661
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
154
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,502
Total Day Supply
44,558
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$142K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.33
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 68, 75-84: 33, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
85
Amlodipine Besylate
48
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
37
Chlorthalidone
34
Lisinopril
31
Carvedilol
22
Hydralazine Hcl
20
Sevelamer Carbonate
20
Spironolactone
20
Atorvastatin Calcium
18

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JARED COOK, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

JARED COOK, M.D.'s 661 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JARED COOK, M.D.'s specialty?
JARED COOK, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JARED COOK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JARED COOK, M.D. wrote 661 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 154 beneficiaries.
Where is JARED COOK, M.D. located?
JARED COOK, M.D. is located at 625 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35233. Phone: (205) 934-9666.
What is JARED COOK, M.D.'s NPI number?
JARED COOK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598177719, issued on 05/22/2014.
Does JARED COOK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JARED COOK, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $142K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JARED COOK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JARED COOK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Farxiga. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JARED COOK, M.D. accept Medicare?
JARED COOK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 661 Part D claims and 154 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JARED COOK, M.D.'s credentials?
JARED COOK, M.D.'s NPI is 1598177719 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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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