Dr Erica W Cook, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Merrillville, IN

Dr Erica W Cook, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. Her current practice location is 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 738-4929.

Dr Erica W Cook is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01060876A) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1063455244.

Contact Information

Dr Erica W Cook, MD
8701 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7035
(219) 738-4929
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erica W Cook
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Location8701 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063455244
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426071606
  • Enrollment ID: I20090220000440

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erica W Cook such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063455244NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 01060876A (Indiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Erica W Cook allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAmbulatory Anesthesiologists Of Chicago Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659306272
PECOS PAC ID: 4284605171
Enrollment ID: O20040804000481

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Erica W Cook, MD
411 W Ontario St, # 723,
Chicago, IL 60610-6942

Ph: (312) 587-8141
Dr Erica W Cook, MD
8701 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7035

Ph: (219) 738-4929

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Dr. Kaveri Warriar, M.D
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-738-4929    
Dr. Rufina Patdu, M.D
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-738-4929    
Dr. Sohan Kumar Khatiwada, M.D
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-738-4929    
Dr. Jacob Mathew, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 255 East 90 Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-791-0500    Fax: 219-791-0566
Dr. Bharati V. Patel, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 315 W 89th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-757-5275    
Abdulkader M Kulam, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
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