DentalNPI

Christopher John Cook, DMD

Endodontist · Louisville, KY

EndodontistsMore in KentuckyMedicare-enrolled

Federal data signals

Each tile cites its source. Empty signals are hidden — they are absent in the federal record, not negative ratings.

Years in practiceNPPES

31years

Self-reported NPPES — graduated 1995 from UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY.

Profile completeness

High

11 of 12 NPPES fields filled.

Measures how filled-in the federal record is — not clinical quality.

Methodology →
Practice footprintCMS

2locations

Counted from CMS provider enrollment records.

Federal record checkOIG LEIE

Clean

Active NPI · No OIG exclusion · Medicare-enrolled.

Industry payments (2018)Open Payments

$301

7 disclosed payments. Federal disclosure law — payments are legal and common, not a quality indicator.

Methodology →

Coverage & verification in Kentucky

Kentucky Medicaid
Adult Medicaid dental tier
ComprehensivePreventive, restorative, and most procedures.

Kentucky Medicaid sets dental coverage rules. Children under 21 remain covered under federal EPSDT regardless of tier.

Visit Kentucky Medicaid
Verify state dental license

Confirm the license is active and in good standing at the state board.

Kentucky Board of Dentistry license lookup

Credentials & training

Specialty
Endodontist
Primary specialty (NPPES)
DENTIST
Secondary specialties
ENDODONTICS
Taxonomy
Dentist - Endodontics
Taxonomy classification
Dentist
Taxonomy specialization
Endodontics
Taxonomy code
1223E0200X
Credential
DMD
Credential type
dentist
Dental school
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
Graduation year
1995

Practice ownership

Entity type
Individual
Sole proprietor
Yes

Industry payments

CMS Open Payments
Total payments received (2018)
$301
Number of payments
7

Open Payments tracks transfers of value from drug and device manufacturers to physicians and dentists. Inclusion is not an allegation of wrongdoing.

Before you book

Five-minute checklist before you call

Federal data tells you a dentist exists and is enumerated. It does not confirm insurance acceptance, current availability, or office fit. Use this list when you call so the visit isn’t a surprise.

  1. Confirm insurance & out-of-pocket cost

    • “Do you accept my exact insurance plan? (give the carrier, plan name, and member ID)”
    • “Are you accepting new Kentucky Medicaid patients right now?”
    • “What is the out-of-pocket cost I should expect for the type of visit I need?”
    • “If you are out of network for me, can you bill my insurer or only me?”

  2. Verify the dentist & availability

    • “Is Christopher John Cook the dentist who will see me, or another provider in the practice?”
    • “Are you accepting new patients? When is the next available appointment?”
    • “Will the same dentist handle follow-up visits, or rotate?”

  3. Verify the license yourself

    Search the Kentucky Board of Dentistry license-lookup to confirm the license is active and in good standing — federal records do not show state-level discipline. Open the Kentucky Board of Dentistry site →

  4. Match office services to your needs

    • “Do you offer emergency or same-day appointments? After-hours number?”
    • “What languages do your front desk and clinical staff speak?”
    • “Is the office wheelchair-accessible? Any accommodations available on request?”
    • “Do you offer sedation options for anxious patients (nitrous, oral, IV)?”
    • “Do you treat pediatric patients in this practice, or refer them to a pediatric dentist?”

Ready to call? Have your insurance card and a list of symptoms or visit reasons in front of you.

Call (502) 412-3636

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About endodontists

What is a endodontist?

An endodontist specializes in problems involving the tooth's pulp and the tissues around the root. The bulk of their practice is root canal treatment and root canal retreatment, plus apicoectomy (surgical root-end procedures), traumatic dental injuries, and cracked teeth. They use operating microscopes and rotary instruments that most general dentists don't.

Training. After dental school, an endodontist completes a 2- to 3-year accredited residency focused exclusively on the dental pulp, root canal treatment, and surgical endodontics. Board certification is through the American Board of Endodontics.

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Frequently asked

About this provider

  • What is Christopher John Cook's NPI?
    Christopher John Cook has the National Provider Identifier 1689613887. You can verify it directly on the NPPES NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.
  • Does Christopher John Cook accept Medicare?
    Yes. Christopher John Cook is enrolled with CMS Medicare. Note that few dental services are covered by traditional Medicare; coverage typically applies under Medicare Advantage dental riders.
  • Does Christopher John Cook accept Kentucky Medicaid?
    We do not have a verified Kentucky Medicaid acceptance signal for Christopher John Cook. Medicare enrollment is a public-program proxy but not a guarantee. Call the office or check the Kentucky Medicaid provider directory at https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/.
  • How do I verify Christopher John Cook's dental license?
    Use the Kentucky Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://dentistry.ky.gov/. Search by name to confirm the license is active and in good standing.
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Public data sources

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