Mr James B Cook, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Alpena, MI

Mr James B Cook, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Medical" in Alpena, Michigan. He graduated from nursing school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Alcona Citizens For Health Inc and his current practice location is 1185 U.s. 23 North, Alpena, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 356-4049.

Mr James B Cook is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5601003203) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1598759672.

Contact Information

Mr James B Cook, PA-C
1185 U.s. 23 North,
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-4049
Not Available



Provider's Profile

Full NameMr James B Cook
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience25 Years
Location1185 U.s. 23 North, Alpena, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr James B Cook graduated from nursing school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598759672
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143261024
  • Enrollment ID: I20050520000524

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr James B Cook such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598759672NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical 5601003203 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Midmichigan Medical Center - AlpenaAlpena, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alcona Citizens For Health Inc599169195852

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr James B Cook, PA-C
1185 U.s. 23 North,
Alpena, MI 49707

Ph: (989) 356-4049
Mr James B Cook, PA-C
1185 U.s. 23 North,
Alpena, MI 49707

Ph: (989) 356-4049

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