John Lee Cook, DO
John Lee Cook, DO has practiced internal medicine for 12+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.92/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Federal MIPS score higher than 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1385dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
901 Heartland Rd Ste 3800, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.92/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.4%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
7.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in MissouriHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
610
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,200
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
16,114
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $771k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to John Lee Cook's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery
12 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
901 Heartland Rd Ste 3800, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6202
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With John Lee Cook
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Lee Cook for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Joseph required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Lee Cook
Dr. Cook is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Joseph, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 671-4800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
901 Heartland Rd Ste 3800, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6201
Mailing Address
901 Heartland Rd Ste 3800, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6202
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