Dr Alvin Cowans, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Powder Springs, GA

Dr Alvin Cowans, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Powder Springs, Georgia. He went to Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 5077 Dallas Hwy Ste 311, Powder Springs, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (770) 727-0614.

Dr Alvin Cowans is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number POD001279) 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 1164812202.

Contact Information

Dr Alvin Cowans, DPM
5077 Dallas Hwy Ste 311,
Powder Springs, GA 30127-4510
(770) 727-0614
(770) 799-8453

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alvin Cowans
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience9 Years
Location5077 Dallas Hwy Ste 311, Powder Springs, Georgia
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 Alvin Cowans attended and graduated from Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164812202
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/28/2015
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739496944
  • Enrollment ID: I20150921003205

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alvin Cowans such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164812202NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery POD001279 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellstar Paulding HospitalHiram, GAHospital
Wellstar Douglas HospitalDouglasville, GAHospital

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 Alvin Cowans allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameGeorgia Podiatry, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215220090
PECOS PAC ID: 7810165354
Enrollment ID: O20110727000480
Provider NameMedical Director Services Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871955807
PECOS PAC ID: 0042501116
Enrollment ID: O20190301002321
Provider NameHardy Renew Wellness,llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952914368
PECOS PAC ID: 2961812425
Enrollment ID: O20201112000534
Provider NameOptimum Podiatry, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699359174
PECOS PAC ID: 9133512924
Enrollment ID: O20220129000000

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 Alvin Cowans 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 Alvin Cowans, DPM
5077 Dallas Hwy Ste 311,
Powder Springs, GA 30127-4510

Ph: (770) 727-0614
Dr Alvin Cowans, DPM
5077 Dallas Hwy Ste 311,
Powder Springs, GA 30127-4510

Ph: (770) 727-0614

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