Dr. Michael Watson Cook, MD
- Medicare services, 2017
- 53
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 15
- Part D claims, 2024
- 16
- MIPS score, 2024
- 94
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Practice address
- 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Practice phone
- Call (504) 702-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Michael Watson Cook is a general surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Cook practices at University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of LCMC Health.
Dr. Cook's NPI, 1366563678, was assigned on April 3, 2007. Dr. Cook graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Cook holds Louisiana license MD 026233.
- NPI
- 1366563678NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 1759477508
- NPI enumeration date
- April 3, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (504) 702-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 50
- Medical school graduation
- 2002
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Michael Watson Cook practices at University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Cook's primary practice is University Medical Center New Orleans, at 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 in Orleans Parish. The practice phone is (504) 702-3000.
- University Medical Center New Orleans2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans ParishPhone(504) 702-3000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michael Watson Cook is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Cook's primary practice is University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of LCMC Health. Dr. Cook is also affiliated with Touro Infirmary. The medical group on file is LSU Healthcare Network. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cook to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael Watson Cook's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cook practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| University Medical Center New Orleans | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michael Watson Cook is one of 377 general surgeons in Louisiana
Surgery is Dr. Cook's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Cook is licensed in Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, LouisianaPrimary
General surgeons near Dr. Cook
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael Watson Cook billed Medicare for 53 services in 2017
CMS data shows 53 Medicare services from Dr. Cook across 3 procedure codes in 2017, for 15 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $4,824 for them.
Dr. Cook's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Office and hospital visits
- 2016: 1132017: 5353%
Where Dr. Cook's Medicare services took place, 2017
- In an office3566%
- In a facility1834%
Dr. Cook compared with the Louisiana median for general surgeons, 2017
- Dr. Cook
- Louisiana median
- Medicare services
- 53vs 14463% below
- Medicare patients
- 15vs 10986% below
- Part D claims
- 11vs 4777% below
Medians across 364 general surgeons in Louisiana with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Cook's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael Watson Cook treated 15 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 64
CMS counts 15 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cook in 2024. The largest group is 85 and over, with 0 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 73% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.46, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cook's median patient age at 51, with 81% women.
Dr. Cook's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Chronic conditions among Dr. Cook's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Cook's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 51
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women81%
- Men19%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Michael Watson Cook wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Cook wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 11 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $365 in total drug cost. In 2020, CMS named 13 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Cook's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2020 to 2024
- 2020
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2020: 132024: 1115%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2020.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Michael Watson Cook scored 94 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 94 out of 100 for Dr. Cook for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Cook accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Cook's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 94of 100Final score
- 81.1of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 72of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Michael Watson Cook received $85,699 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 359 general payments to Dr. Cook from 38 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 32% of the total. Transenterix, Inc. paid the most, $40,027.
General payments to Dr. Cook by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Cook by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Consulting fees$27,41332%
- Speaker and faculty fees$17,15020%
- Travel and lodging$15,11118%
- Food and beverage$13,38616%
- Other$12,62515%
Companies that paid Dr. Cook the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michael Watson Cook graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine
Dr. Cook graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2002.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Michael Watson Cook's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michael Watson Cook's NPI number?
Dr. Michael Watson Cook's NPI number is 1366563678. It was assigned on April 3, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael Watson Cook?
Dr. Michael Watson Cook is a general surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Michael Watson Cook practice?
Dr. Cook practices at 2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. Dr. Cook's primary practice is University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of LCMC Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cook to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Michael Watson Cook's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Cook is (504) 702-3000.
What is Dr. Michael Watson Cook's medical license number?
Dr. Cook holds Louisiana license MD 026233.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Watson Cook affiliated with?
Dr. Cook practices at University Medical Center New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cook is also affiliated with Touro Infirmary.
What medical group is Dr. Michael Watson Cook part of?
Dr. Cook is linked to LSU Healthcare Network.
Does Dr. Michael Watson Cook accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Cook billed Medicare for 53 services in 2017, and Dr. Cook accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Michael Watson Cook's MIPS score?
Dr. Cook's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 94 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Michael Watson Cook see?
CMS counts 15 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cook in 2024, with an average age of 64.
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What services does Dr. Michael Watson Cook bill to Medicare?
In 2017, Dr. Cook's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), hospital inpatient care (99223) and office visit, new patient (99202).
Where did Dr. Michael Watson Cook go to medical school?
Dr. Cook graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2002.
What drugs does Dr. Michael Watson Cook prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cook's most prescribed drugs by claims were Pantoprazole Sodium.
Has Dr. Michael Watson Cook received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $85,699 in general payments to Dr. Cook from 38 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Transenterix, Inc.
How long has Dr. Michael Watson Cook been practicing?
Dr. Cook graduated from medical school in 2002, 24 years ago.
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