Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Cook, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1348 WALTON WAY, Augusta, GA 30901
7067221381
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1992719454 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cook from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cook

Dr. Gregory Cook is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Augusta, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cook performed 553 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cook received a total of $4,991 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 268 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cook is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 10% volume in GA $4,991 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
553
Medicare services
Top 10% in GA for obstetrics & gynecology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
109 $55 $134
Hemoglobin blood test
A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
104 $2 $8
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
86 $49 $152
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
86 $115 $343
Stool test for hidden blood (FIT)
A laboratory test that analyzes a stool sample to detect hidden blood using an immunoassay method.
42 $16 $50
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
41 $35 $379
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
29 $37 $58
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
29 $40 $71
Fecal immunochemical test (FIT), 1-3 simultaneous
A screening test that uses a stool sample to detect hidden blood in the feces, helping to identify potential colorectal cancer.
14 $18 $50
Complete breast ultrasound, 1 breast
A complete ultrasound examination of one breast to visualize internal structures.
13 $86 $560
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,991
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $713/year across 7 years
Top 10% in GA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
268
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$564
2023
$479
2022
$906
2021
$522
2020
$308
2019
$1,431
2018
$781

Payments by company (2024)

Novo Nordisk Inc
$312
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$100
Medtronic, Inc.
$30
Biogen, Inc.
$26
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$21
Organon Llc
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
MILLICENT US INC
$13
Channel Medsystems, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 78.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,506
AbbVie, Inc.
$393
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$315
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$264
ABBVIE INC.
$227
AbbVie Inc.
$206
PFIZER INC.
$181
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$163
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$158
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$117
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$111
Organon LLC
$103
Allergan Inc.
$94
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$80
Amgen Inc.
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$77
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$75
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$71
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
$47
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$45
VIVUS, Inc.
$42
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$40
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$37
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$37
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$36
Alydia Health
$29
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$27
Biogen, Inc.
$26
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Mallinckrodt LLC
$23
ConvaTec Inc.
$22
Organon Llc
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$19
Hologic, LLC
$16
KVK-Tech, Inc.
$14
Lupin Inc.
$14
MILLICENT US INC
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
Eisai Inc.
$12
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$12
Ethicon US, LLC
$12
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$11
Channel Medsystems, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 44.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · AQUACEL AG+ EXTRA · BD Onclarity · Balcoltra · Belviq · CONTRAVE · Da Vinci Surgical System · EVENITY · Endosee · Exparel · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · JADA SYSTEM · Kyleena · LILETTA · LINZESS · LO LOESTRIN FE · Lupron · MAKENA · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · Mirena · NEXPLANON · NOVASURE · OFIRMEV · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · Osphena · Ozempic · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PREMARIN · Prolia · QSYMIA · RS Harmony Test Related Products · SLYND · SOLOSEC · SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats · Saxenda · TRINTELLIX · TRUCLEAR · Trintellix · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · VESICARE · VIIBRYD · Wegovy · ZEPBOUND · ZURZUVAE
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists in nearby ZIP areas
107
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PIEDMONT AUGUSTA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Cook is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in GA), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Cook experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cook performed 109 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Cook receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cook received a total of $4,991 from 48 companies across 268 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Cook's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Augusta?
Dr. Cook's average Medicare payment per service is $47. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Cook) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →