JAMES COWAN MD
NPI 1174816052
Orthopaedic Surgery in Vancouver, WA

Active since May 25, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140, VANCOUVER, WA 98684(800) 813-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About James Cowan Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES COWAN MD (NPI 1174816052) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Vancouver, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60758083) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ann Arbor, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174816052
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES COWANCredential: MD
Location Address203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140Vancouver, WA 98684-5887
Mailing Address500 Ne Multnomah St Ste 100Portland, OR 97232-2031
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 30, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1174816052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60758083✔ Licensed in OR · MD183695✔ Licensed in MI · 4301098276
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140, Vancouver, WA 98684

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5328, tc 2912Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5328 · Phone (734) 232-6343 · Fax (734) 647-3125

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Cowan Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779701164
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171101001043, I20171101001766
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Cowan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Oncology, Radiation
3620 N INTERSTATE AVE
Portland, OR 97227
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon and Washington enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1609171081 (Washington)
  • 3,207 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98684 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Podiatrist
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Orthopaedic Surgery
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Physician Assistant
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Podiatrist
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Family Medicine
203 SE PARK PLAZA DR STE 140
VANCOUVER, WA 98684

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Cowan's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cowan is 1174816052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2011.

Where is James Cowan located?

James Cowan practices at 203 SE Park Plaza Dr Ste 140, Vancouver, WA 98684. The listed phone number is (800) 813-2000.

What is James Cowan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is James Cowan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Cowan is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Cowan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Cowan reassigns Medicare benefits to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest (Portland, OR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Cowan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Cowan accept?

Health plans from Kaiser Permanente list James Cowan as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cowan was last updated on June 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.