Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Cook, P.A.-C.

Physician Assistant · Prosper, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2440 E PROSPER TRL, Prosper, TX 75078
4694813001
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1932381696 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. Brian Cook is a physician assistant in Prosper, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cook performed 2,510 Medicare services across 1,416 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cook received a total of $8,413 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 334 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 4% volume in TX $8,413 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,510
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for physician assistant
1,416
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~139 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, 2-14 737 $4 $9
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 455 $75 $169
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 296 $32 $88
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 269 $49 $119
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 206 $66 $149
Skin biopsy, tangential 173 $53 $133
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 97 $34 $66
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 71 $64 $147
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 43 $90 $216
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths 25 $69 $174
Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 23 $126 $269
Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm 21 $93 $247
Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 19 $107 $234
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 19 $32 $74
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 17 $97 $221
Biopsy of ear 14 $52 $127
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess 13 $80 $164
Acne surgery 12 $63 $153
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.
0.5% high complexity
11.3% medium
88.2% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,413
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $2,103/year across 4 years
Top 4% in TX for physician assistant
33
Companies
334
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
$6,485 (77.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,929 (22.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,958
2023
$1,513
2022
$1,728
2021
$1,214

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Incyte Corporation
$1,815
ABBVIE INC.
$1,031
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$848
LEO Pharma Inc.
$755
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$557
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$405
AbbVie Inc.
$381
GENZYME CORPORATION
$378
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$368
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$345
PFIZER INC.
$304
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$150
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$140
UCB, Inc.
$135
Almirall LLC
$118
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$109
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$98
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$90
Lilly USA, LLC
$59
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$38
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$28
Kerecis Limited
$25
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Sandoz Inc.
$21
Novo Nordisk Inc
$20
Journey Medical Corporation
$18
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Allergan, Inc.
$17
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Genentech USA, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $335 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
946
Per 100K population
84.7
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTER PROSPER
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Cook is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of TX peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. 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 737 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 $8,413 from 33 companies across 334 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 physician assistants in Prosper?
Dr. Cook's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures 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. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. 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 →