Dr Douglas Howard Cowan, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Leawood, KS

Dr Douglas Howard Cowan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Leawood, Kansas. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Ascentist Physicians Group Llc, Ascentist Physicians Group Llc and his current practice location is 4801 College Blvd, Leawood, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (816) 478-4200.

Dr Douglas Howard Cowan is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2012008845) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497978548.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Howard Cowan, MD
4801 College Blvd,
Leawood, KS 66211-1628
(816) 478-4200
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Howard Cowan
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience17 Years
Location4801 College Blvd, Leawood, Kansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Douglas Howard Cowan attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497978548
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365608577
  • Enrollment ID: I20120716000245

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Howard Cowan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497978548NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 2012008845 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doctors Hospital LlcLeawood, KSHospital
University Of Kansas HospitalKansas city, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascentist Physicians Group Llc9335143759107
Ascentist Physicians Group Llc9335143759107

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Douglas Howard Cowan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMeritas Health Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801875091
PECOS PAC ID: 6305748153
Enrollment ID: O20040122001058
Entity NameCass Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477535326
PECOS PAC ID: 7517853781
Enrollment ID: O20040225000028
Entity NameRay County Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245220052
PECOS PAC ID: 4688560634
Enrollment ID: O20040225001164
Entity NameAscentist Physicians Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649206319
PECOS PAC ID: 9335143759
Enrollment ID: O20060826000062
Entity NameWestern Missouri Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386832277
PECOS PAC ID: 2668554932
Enrollment ID: O20080124000631

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Douglas Howard Cowan is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas Howard Cowan, MD
4860 College Blvd Ste 201,
Overland Park, KS 66211-1681

Ph: (816) 478-4200
Dr Douglas Howard Cowan, MD
4801 College Blvd,
Leawood, KS 66211-1628

Ph: (816) 478-4200

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Leawood, KS

Jeffrey Michael Straub, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4801 College Blvd, Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: 816-478-4200    Fax: 816-875-2597
Lauren Umstattd, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 4950 W 135th St, Leawood, KS 66224
Phone: 913-608-8223    

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