Benjamin Cowan, MD
NPI 1699894824 · Hospitalist Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Cowan, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1699894824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699894824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017-00282 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
173 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 96 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 77 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$162 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1202 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401-7307Phone: (910) 343-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-28
- Last updated
- 2023-12-01
- Certified
- 2023-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Cowan's NPI number?
- Benjamin Cowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699894824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Cowan's specialty?
- Benjamin Cowan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Cowan located?
- Benjamin Cowan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-7407.
- What is Benjamin Cowan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Cowan is (910) 667-7000.
- Does Benjamin Cowan accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Cowan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Cowan's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Cowan's NPI (1699894824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.