W Donald Cooke, MD
W Donald Cooke is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Durango, CO with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 44 years in internal medicine, W Donald Cooke, MD is a long-established allergy & immunology specialist in Durango. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1982 and has 44+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1800 East 3rd Ave #104, Durango, CO 81301-5046
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.8%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
243
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
100
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
435
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $103k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
$101 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to W Donald Cooke's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 5, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of allergy and immunologic disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Allergy & Immunology.
Taxonomy: 207RA0201X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390328
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Allergy & Immunology Care With W Donald Cooke
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with W Donald Cooke for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durango 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 W Donald Cooke
Dr. Cooke is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durango, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 259-0780.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact W Donald Cooke
Practice Location
1800 East 3rd Ave #104, Durango, CO 81301-5046
Mailing Address
1800 East 3rd Ave #104, Durango, CO 81301-5046
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