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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cook, Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Charles Cook, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Cook graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States and completed his residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Cook is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cook’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cook’s office at (617) 632-9786.
Where did Dr. Cook go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Cook board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Charles Cook, MD 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
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Cook typically treat?
As a 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Cook typically perform?
As a 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Cook accept my insurance?
Dr. Cook accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-9786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cook accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Cook in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Other TPA
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Cook's office located?
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 1588616148.
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. Charles Cook's specialty?
Dr. Cook is a Surgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Charles Cook affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, The Miriam Hospital, Elliot 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 Charles Cook accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Cook is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Cook offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (617) 632-9786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Cook?
Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (617) 632-9786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Cook have?
Dr. Charles Cook is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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