NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1144782079 DO
Verify on CMS → Samuel Cook, DO
Rheumatology Physician in Tucson, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,377 in Rheumatology Physician, 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
425
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
What the federal data shows
Samuel Cook, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 425 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 425
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥84th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Samuel Cook, DO
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1144782079), first enumerated 04/01/2019.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 425 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1144782079 · Rheumatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1144782079
- ENUM-RECENT 2019
- TAX-MID 6K Rheumatology Physician
- MIPS-ELITE 97.6/100
- RX-LIGHT 425
- BOOK-THIN 101 in Arizona
- PHOTO-FINISH Kristine Uramoto · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Cook · this prov…
Cook · this provider
97.6 MIPS pts
- Raul Romea · hig…
Raul Romea
97.7 MIPS pts
- Kristine Uramoto…
Kristine Uramoto
97.7 MIPS pts
- Clara Markovits …
Clara Markovits
97.7 MIPS pts
- Miguel Gonzalez …
Miguel Gonzalez
97.7 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Samuel Cook, DO's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
98 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Samuel Cook, DO sits
This provider among rheumatology physician peers
Across the 1,970 rheumatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Samuel Cook, DO writes more Part D claims than 11% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one rheumatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Samuel Cook, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Samuel Cook, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Samuel Cook, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
425 79% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Samuel Cook, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1144782079 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/01/2019 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.6403
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
84.7722
Quality
98.6754
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Samuel Cook, DO 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.
Banner-University Medical Group
Tucson, AZ
Ton Sells Hospital
Sells, AZ
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 2024.
425
Total Claims
$578K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 801.6
- Total Day Supply
- 23,375
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.81
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 38, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Cook, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
53 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
48 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
43 claims
- Enbrel Sureclick
Enbrel Sureclick
32 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe…
Mycophenolate Mofetil
26 claims
- Leflunomide 19
Leflunomide
19 claims
- Gabapentin 18
Gabapentin
18 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 13
Alendronate Sodium
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 53 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 48 |
| Prednisone | 43 |
| Enbrel Sureclick Etanercept | 32 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 26 |
| Leflunomide | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 18 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 13 |
| Omeprazole | 13 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Samuel Cook, DO fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,377
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,058
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Cook, DO's 425 claims are below the specialty average of 2,058.
Nationwide Rheumatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cook, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (97.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2019)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cook.
One of 101 Rheumatology Physician providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Orwah Al-Khalili
MD
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Amer Al-Khoudari
M.D.
Chandler, AZ
Dr. Mona Amin
D.O.
Glendale, AZ
Dr. Madhu Arora
MD
Yuma, AZ
Dr. Jeanne Attrep
M.D.
Phoenix, AZ
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Cook, DO's specialty? ▼
Samuel Cook, DO specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Tucson, Arizona. Credentials: DO.
How much does Samuel Cook, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Samuel Cook, DO wrote 425 Medicare Part D claims totaling $578K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
What is Samuel Cook, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Samuel Cook, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 84.8). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Samuel Cook, DO located? ▼
Samuel Cook, DO is located at 2800 E AJO WAY STE 103, Tucson, AZ, 85713. Phone: (520) 694-8888.
What is Samuel Cook, DO's NPI number? ▼
Samuel Cook, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144782079, issued on 04/01/2019.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,377 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,058 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samuel Cook, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Cook, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Cook, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Cook, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 425 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Cook, DO's credentials? ▼
Samuel Cook, DO's NPI is 1144782079 with credentials DO. 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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