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2026 NPPES data Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse NPI 1073560991 NP
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Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse in Austin, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,283 in Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 241 beneficiaries · Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Linda Cook, NP filed 1,211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse in Austin, Texas, prescribing 54% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 54%
- generic prescribing
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Linda Cook, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,211 Top 22% higher than 78% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Linda Cook, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
Medicare Part D claims
1,211 7% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Linda Cook, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider holding NP credentials at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX, 78758, with a listed phone of (512) 901-4005. NPI 1073560991 was issued on 05/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 241 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $518K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 54% generic by claim count.
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,283 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,296 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1073560991 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Linda Cook, NP. To verify Linda Cook, NP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Linda Cook, NP - brand share 40.0%
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse average
40% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 1,211 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.
1,211
Total Claims
$518K
Total Drug Cost
241
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,920
- Total Day Supply
- 87,308
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 54% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $495K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.73
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 77, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Linda Cook, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
121 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
90 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
61 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
52 claims
- Trulicity 45
Trulicity
45 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 39
Rosuvastatin Calcium
39 claims
- Jardiance 32
Jardiance
32 claims
- Metformin Hcl 32
Metformin Hcl
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 121 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 90 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 52 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 45 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 39 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 32 |
| Metformin Hcl | 32 |
| Glimepiride | 29 |
| Simvastatin | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Overview
How Linda Cook, NP fits within the Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse landscape nationally.
2,283
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse
1,296
Avg Claims per Provider
Linda Cook, NP's 1,211 claims are below the specialty average of 1,296.
Nearby Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cook.
Dr. Lisa Anderson Kocian
PHARMD, CDE
Athens, TX
Dr. Sidney Bailey
RN BSN CDE
La Marque, TX
Dr. Jalisa Boyd
RN
Prosper, TX
Dr. Nancy Bristow
RN, BSN, CDE
Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Brenda Brysch
RN
San Antonio, TX
Compare Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Cook, NP's specialty? ▼
Linda Cook, NP specializes in Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: NP.
How much does Linda Cook, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Linda Cook, NP wrote 1,211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $518K in drug costs for 241 beneficiaries.
Where is Linda Cook, NP located? ▼
Linda Cook, NP is located at 12221 N MOPAC EXPY, Austin, TX, 78758. Phone: (512) 901-4005.
What is Linda Cook, NP's NPI number? ▼
Linda Cook, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073560991, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does Linda Cook, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Linda Cook, NP's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $495K in brand drug costs.
How many Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,283 Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider writes 1,296 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Linda Cook, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linda Cook, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linda Cook, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Linda Cook, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,211 Part D claims and 241 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linda Cook, NP's credentials? ▼
Linda Cook, NP's NPI is 1073560991 with credentials NP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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