Richard Cowan, PA-C
NPI 1821591215 · Physician Assistant · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Cowan, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1821591215).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821591215
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-07921 (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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
251 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 30 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 25 | $51 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 18 | $103 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 57 | 56 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 40 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 28 | 25 |
| Cefadroxil | 27 | 27 |
| Meloxicam | 24 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 22 | 21 |
| Methocarbamol | 20 | 18 |
| Dexamethasone | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-13
- Last updated
- 2022-04-28
- Certified
- 2022-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Cowan's NPI number?
- Richard Cowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821591215, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Cowan's specialty?
- Richard Cowan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Cowan located?
- Richard Cowan's practice location on file with NPPES is 6011 Farrington Rd Ste 201, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8169.
- What is Richard Cowan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Cowan is (984) 974-5700.
- Does Richard Cowan accept Medicare?
- Richard Cowan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Cowan's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Cowan's NPI (1821591215) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.