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Lydia Anderson Cools, CNM

Midwife in Reading, PA · enumerated 2021.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

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Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Lydia Anderson Cools

Credential CNM

Sex Female

Practice address 1110 Rockland St, Reading, PA, 19604

Phone (610) 988-4838

Enumeration date Sep 16, 2021

Last updated in NPPES May 27, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

176B00000X Midwife Other Service Providers · License F002101 (NY) Secondary

176B00000X Midwife Other Service Providers · License MW010659 (PA) Primary

CNM · Certified Nurse Midwife: An advanced practice nurse specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive care. About the CNM credential

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Lydia Cools is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Midwife. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-05-27.