2026 NPPES data Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse NPI 1073560991 NP
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LINDA COOK, NP

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse in AUSTIN, Texas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 241 beneficiaries · Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LINDA COOK, NP is a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in AUSTIN, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 241 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LINDA COOK, NP filed 1,211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUSTIN, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LINDA COOK, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2006

NPI 1073560991

Primary specialty

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse

Niche

2,273 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,211 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,296

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse share within Texas

1. Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse) — 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).

LINDA COOK, NP is a Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse provider practicing in AUSTIN, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1073560991. 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.

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. 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 1,211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 241 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $518K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% 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.

Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,273 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

12221 N MOPAC EXPY
AUSTIN, TX 78758

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%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% 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 / 60% 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.

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.

2,273
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.

Compare Diabetes Educator Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 60% 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 2,273 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

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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