Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Cook, D.O.
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Wilmington, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cook
Dr. Christopher Cook is a mohs-micrographic surgery physician in Wilmington, NC, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cook performed 7,515 Medicare services across 3,760 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cook received a total of $8,247 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 424 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in mohs-micrographic surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in NC
$8,247 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,515
Medicare services
Top 12% in NC for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
3,760
Unique beneficiaries
$91
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~501 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
3,126 | $4 | $11 |
| 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. |
725 | $58 | $147 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
691 | $36 | $109 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
601 | $494 | $1,102 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
340 | $63 | $165 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
284 | $38 | $82 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 228 | $120 | $515 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
226 | $108 | $274 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 214 | $310 | $668 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
139 | $177 | $494 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
120 | $72 | $184 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
95 | $480 | $1,035 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
85 | $125 | $504 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
78 | $174 | $694 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
78 | $113 | $291 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
73 | $33 | $92 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
49 | $53 | $182 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
40 | $189 | $811 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
39 | $94 | $398 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
39 | $46 | $157 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
36 | $111 | $454 |
| Intermediate wound repair, face or mouth, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. This type of repair involves more than simple closure but is less complex than a major repair. |
35 | $109 | $462 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
34 | $1 | $2 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
30 | $36 | $93 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
25 | $177 | $770 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
23 | $41 | $118 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 3.1-4.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue is between 3.1 and 4.0 centimeters. |
14 | $128 | $507 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
13 | $302 | $641 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
12 | $88 | $204 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters. |
12 | $163 | $692 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 7.6-12.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 7.6 and 12.5 centimeters. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
11 | $257 | $545 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.2% high complexity
9.8% medium
90.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,247
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,178/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NC for mohs-micrographic surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
424
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,952 (96.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$295 (3.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,567
2023
$1,634
2022
$1,436
2021
$1,071
2020
$633
2019
$846
2018
$1,059
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$464
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$198
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$157
GENZYME CORPORATION
$149
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$142
UCB, Inc.
$106
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$85
Incyte Corporation
$58
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$48
Organogenesis Inc.
$44
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$39
Lilly USA, LLC
$32
Amgen Inc.
$16
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$15
LEO Pharma Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$864
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$668
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$623
Lilly USA, LLC
$597
AbbVie Inc.
$563
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$548
UCB, Inc.
$466
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$419
GENZYME CORPORATION
$394
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$369
Abbott Laboratories
$297
AbbVie, Inc.
$295
LEO Pharma Inc.
$289
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$281
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$276
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$264
Almirall LLC
$187
PFIZER INC.
$160
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$149
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$124
Incyte Corporation
$97
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$63
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$61
Organogenesis Inc.
$59
Amgen Inc.
$50
Biofrontera Inc.
$40
DERMIRA, INC.
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 26.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · AMELUZ · APLIGRAF · ARAZLO · BLU-U · Bimzelx · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · CardioMEMS HF System · Cimzia · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · Enbrel · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · Ilumya · JUBLIA · Klisyri · LEVULAN KERASTICK · LIBTAYO · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · Pacemakers · PuraPly AM · QBREXZA · REMICADE · REZUM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · Tremfya · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. 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 →
Most payments (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Mohs-micrographic surgery physicians within 10 mi
5
Per 100K population
2.2
County median income
$72,892
Nearest hospital
WILMINGTON TREATMENT CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of NC peers, with 15 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 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cook performed 3,126 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Cook receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cook received a total of $8,247 from 28 companies across 424 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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 mohs-micrographic surgery physicians in Wilmington?
Dr. Cook's average Medicare payment per service is $91. 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 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.
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