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Who is Dr. Cook, Vascular Surgeon in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Patrick Cook, DO is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cook completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Army Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Cook is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cook’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cook’s office at (619) 460-6200.
Where did Dr. Cook go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm Beaumont Army Med Ctr, General Surgery
Is Dr. Cook board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Cook, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Cook speak?
Dr. Cook and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cook treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, 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:
- Right Leg Pain
- Left Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
- Pain in left lower limb
- Left leg discomfort
- Aching left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
- M79605: Pain in left leg
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
What procedures does Dr. Cook perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Cook performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Varicose vein injection
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Saphenous vein treatment
- RF ablation for veins
- Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
- Varicose vein heat treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Neck artery stenting
- Carotid angioplasty with stent
- Transcatheter carotid stent
CPT Codes:
- 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
Also known as:
- Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Suture
- Nerve Transposition
- Limb Nerve Repair
CPT Codes:
- 64856: Suture of major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, except sciatic; including transposition
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Does Dr. Cook accept my insurance?
Dr. Cook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 460-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cook accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Cook in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Medicare
Molina
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cook's office located?
Dr. Patrick Cook's Primary Practice
8860 Center Dr Ste 450
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 460-6200
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 1215185244.
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. Patrick Cook's specialty?
Dr. Cook is a Vascular Surgeon near La Mesa, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Cook to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patrick Cook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
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Is Patrick Cook accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Cook is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Cook offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (619) 460-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Cook?
Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (619) 460-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Cook have?
Dr. Patrick Cook is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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