PAUL C. COWAN MD – NPI #1336450428
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

PAUL COWAN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336450428 to PAUL COWAN on June 23, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Apr 02, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PAUL COWAN below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL C. COWAN

NPI Number
1336450428
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL C. COWAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
19550 E 39TH ST S STE 410
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-2307
Phone: (816) 303-2400 Fax: (816) 303-2484
1 Other location(s):
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 600
Kansas City, MO 64116-3274
Phone: (816) 561-3003
Fax: (816) 889-1584
Mailing address
19550 E 39TH ST S
STE 410
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057-2358
Phone: (816) 303-2400 Fax: (816) 889-1584
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 MO 2016008223
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 MO 2016008223

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL) - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
PAUL COWAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER
      19600 EAST 39TH STREET
      INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
    • NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
      2800 CLAY EDWARDS DRIVE
      NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

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