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JOSEPH COOK, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in ASHEBORO, North Carolina. 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
551
Medicare Part D claims · 262 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH COOK, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 551 claims across 262 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JOSEPH COOK, PA-C filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ASHEBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH COOK, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2010

NPI 1396069555

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

551 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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JOSEPH COOK, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in ASHEBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1396069555. 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.

JOSEPH COOK, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 364 WHITE OAK ST, ASHEBORO, NC, 27203, with a listed phone of (336) 625-5151. NPI 1396069555 was issued on 03/17/2010. 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 551 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 262 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

364 WHITE OAK ST
ASHEBORO, NC 27203

Provider Details

NPI 1396069555
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH 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.

VITAL HEALTH PARTNERS LLC
ASHEBORO, NC

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

551
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
262
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
551
Total Day Supply
4,790
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
114 (20.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
121

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 73, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 75, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
75
Prednisone
43
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
37
Methocarbamol
36
Cephalexin
31
Diclofenac Sodium
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
21
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
21
Clindamycin Hcl
20

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

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

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's 551 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's specialty?
JOSEPH COOK, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in ASHEBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does JOSEPH COOK, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH COOK, PA-C wrote 551 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 262 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH COOK, PA-C located?
JOSEPH COOK, PA-C is located at 364 WHITE OAK ST, ASHEBORO, NC, 27203. Phone: (336) 625-5151.
What is JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's NPI number?
JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396069555, issued on 03/17/2010.
Does JOSEPH COOK, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH COOK, PA-C had 114 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.7%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH COOK, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Prednisone, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH COOK, PA-C accept Medicare?
JOSEPH COOK, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 551 Part D claims and 262 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's credentials?
JOSEPH COOK, PA-C's NPI is 1396069555 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.

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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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