29 Years of Experience
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 here.
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:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 32 reviews
Office Experience
95% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
95% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
65% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
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.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat 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.
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 this 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 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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