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Who is Dr. Cook, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Christopher Cook, DO is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cook is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cook’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cook’s office at (270) 782-7800.
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 Orthopedic Spine 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
- M5459: Other low back pain
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
- Osteoporosis with Spinal Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Fragility Fracture of Spine
- Pathological Vertebral Fracture
- Spinal Compression Fracture from Osteoporosis
- Vertebral fragility fracture
- Osteoporotic compression fracture
- Spine bone weakening fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8088XA: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture
- M8088XD: Other osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
- Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
- Lower Back Spinal Slip
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47896: Other spondylosis, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Cook perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Cook may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
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 (270) 782-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cook accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Cook in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Everence
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Mpsers
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Cook's office located?
Dr. Christopher Cook's Primary Practice
165 Natchez Trace Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-7800
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 1760816979.
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. Christopher Cook's specialty?
Dr. Cook is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Bowling Green, KY. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Cook to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Cook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Wellspan Ephrata Community 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
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Is Christopher Cook accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Cook is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Cook offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (270) 782-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Cook?
Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (270) 782-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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