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Dr. Heather Cook, MD

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Dr. Heather Cook, MD

Bronx, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Cook, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Heather Cook, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Cook completed her residency at New York University. Dr. Cook is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cook’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cook’s office at (718) 792-7600.

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

    • Residency: New York University | New York University | New York University | New York University | New York University | New York University

    • Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel

    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 Pediatrician, 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Non-Drug Allergy
    • Allergy
    • Unspecified allergy
    • Environmental allergy
    • Allergy to other substances

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9109: Other allergy status, other than to drugs and biological substances

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Birth Pediatrician Visit
    • Expectant Parent Pediatrician Consultation
    • Prenatal Pediatrician Meeting
    • Baby Doctor Interview

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7681: Expectant parent(s) prebirth pediatrician visit

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Which procedures does Dr. Cook perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Heather 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 (718) 792-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cook accept in Bronx, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Molina

    • MVP Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cook's office located?

    Dr. Heather Cook's Primary Practice

    3251 Westchester Ave

    Bronx, NY 10461

    (718) 792-7600

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    Dr. Heather Cook's Practice 2

    40 Robert Pitt Dr

    Monsey, NY 10952

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 32 reviews

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    Office Experience

    95% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    95% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    65% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    92% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Heather Cook an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Cook has been rated and reviewed by 32 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Cook, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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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 1124091442.

    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. Heather Cook's specialty?

    Dr. Cook is a Pediatrician near Bronx, NY. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Cook to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Cook is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Heather Cook accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Heather Cook offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (718) 792-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Heather Cook?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (718) 792-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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