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Dr. James Cook, MD

Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cook, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. James Cook, MD is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cook is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cook’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cook’s office at (805) 681-0013.

    What languages does Dr. Cook speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cook typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cook typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Cook may include:

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Cook accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 681-0013 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cook accept in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cook's office located?

    Dr. James Cook's Primary Practice

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (805) 681-0013

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    Dr. James Cook's Practice 2

    100 Moody Ct Ste 200

    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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    Dr. James Cook's Practice 3

    6633 Telephone Rd

    Ventura, CA 93003

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    What hospitals are Dr. Cook affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Cook has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital,Santa Barbara, CA
    Lompoc Valley Medical Center,Lompoc, CA

    What is Dr. Cook's NPI number?A 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 1790245264.

    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. James Cook's specialty?

    Dr. Cook is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.

    What does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist do?

    A Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist is a physician trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries and medical conditions. These specialists focus on optimizing physical performance, managing acute and chronic injuries, and addressing overall health concerns related to physical activity. They often serve as the first point of care for athletes and active individuals and collaborate with other specialists to provide comprehensive care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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

    When to see a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. James Cook accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

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

    Does Dr. James Cook offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (805) 681-0013 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Cook?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (805) 681-0013 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cook's office located?

    Dr. Cook's offices are located in Santa Monica, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, and Ventura, CA.