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Dr. Heather Cook, MD

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Dr. Heather Cook, MD

Pediatrician

Bronx, NY

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. Dr. Cook completed her residency at New York University. Dr. Cook is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Cook typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Cook typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Heather 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 (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 Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Molina Healthcare

    • MVP Health Care

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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?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 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cook is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center, The Valley 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. 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 Dr. Heather Cook?

    Please contact Dr. Cook's office at (718) 792-7600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cook's office located?

    Dr. Cook's offices are located in Bronx, NY and Monsey, NY.