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Dr. Lori Cook, MD

Columbia, SC

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cook, Internist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Lori Cook, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Cook graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed her residency at Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Internal Medicine; Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Cook is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cook’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cook’s office at (803) 434-6113.

    Where did Dr. Cook go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Internal Medicine; Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: University of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc | University of South Carolina School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cook speak?

    Dr. Cook and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cook treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Cook diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cook. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis from Other Organisms
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Infectious Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold
    • Bronchial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J208: Acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cook perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lori Cook may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cook's office.

    Does Dr. Cook accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-6113 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cook accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Cook in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cook's office located?

    Dr. Lori Cook's Primary Practice

    1801 Sunset Dr

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-6113

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    Dr. Lori Cook's Practice 2

    300 W Coleman Blvd Ste 101

    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

    (843) 606-2530

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    Dr. Lori Cook's Practice 3

    110 Medical Cir

    West Columbia, SC 29169

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    What is Dr. Cook's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255317723.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cook?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cook

    What is Dr. Lori Cook's specialty?

    Dr. Cook is a Internist near Columbia, SC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Cook to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lori Cook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lori Cook accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Lori Cook is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lori Cook offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (803) 434-6113 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lori Cook?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (803) 434-6113 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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