Christopher Cowen, PA
NPI 1013160621 · Physician Assistant · High Point, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cowen, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in High Point, NC (NPI 1013160621).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013160621
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-01536 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 122 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $70 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 20 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 14 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$103 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 471 | 140 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 213 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 150 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 150 | 50 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 146 | 47 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$382 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-28
- Last updated
- 2010-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cowen's NPI number?
- Christopher Cowen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013160621, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cowen's specialty?
- Christopher Cowen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Cowen located?
- Christopher Cowen's practice location on file with NPPES is 905 Phillips Ave, High Point, NC 27262-7075.
- What is Christopher Cowen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cowen is (336) 802-2040.
- Does Christopher Cowen accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cowen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cowen's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cowen's NPI (1013160621) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.