CHRISTOPHER COWHER M.D.
NPI 1902893753
Internal Medicine in Weirton, WV

Q: What is Christopher Cowher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Cowher is 1902893753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Cowher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since October 05, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.17/100

CMS Quality Rating

601 COLLIERS WAY, SUITE 411, WEIRTON, WV 26062(304) 723-3007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Christopher Cowher M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER COWHER M.D. (NPI 1902893753) is an individual internal medicine provider in Weirton, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (18856) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Liverpool City Hospital, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902893753

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER COWHERCredential: M.D.

Location Address601 COLLIERS WAY, SUITE 411Weirton, WV 26062-5014

Mailing Address651 Colliers Way, Ste 300Weirton, WV 26062-5058 · (304) 797-6404

Phone(304) 723-3007

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWest Virginia University School Of MedicineGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2018

✔ NPI 1902893753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in WV · 18856

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

601 COLLIERS WAY, Weirton, WV 26062

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2280277OH

Medicaid0081464000WV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Cowher M.d. 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 ID3779520622

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050425000726, I20050509000071

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

1,041 services421 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

606 services135 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

138 services101 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

135 services99 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

119 services103 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442

This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.

29 services29 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

28 services13 patients

Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99315

Nursing facility discharge day management involves organizing your transition from the nursing facility to your home or another facility. This service, taking 30 minutes or less, includes finalizing medical instructions, arranging follow-up care, and answering any questions.

14 services14 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

14 services14 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

13 services13 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

East Liverpool City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · East Liverpool, OH

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360096

Location425 West 5th StreetEast Liverpool, OH 43920 · Columbiana County

Emergency services

Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West

Acute Care Hospitals · Steubenville, OH

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360211

Location380 Summit AvenueSteubenville, OH 43952 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Weirton Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Weirton, WV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number510023

Location601 Colliers WayWeirton, WV 26062 · Hancock County

Emergency services

Wheeling Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Wheeling, WV

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number510050

Location1 Medical ParkWheeling, WV 26003 · Ohio County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26062 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

$124.46 typical visit price

range $53.20 – $164.59

Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.81 typical visit price

range $16.47 – $133.29

Typical copayment $23.70 (range $4.11 – $33.32)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.17/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

69.61

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

40%353 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

47%915 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

76%752 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

15%257 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

99%257 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

100%2,310 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

HIV Screening

1%655 patients1/55-star benchmark: 60%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

17%1,330 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

47%1,162 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

23%1,059 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 88% · 689 patients

Patients screened: 99% · 689 patients

23%107 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

78%427 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 1% · 787 patients

Patients totalRate: 10% · 788 patients

9%788 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 21

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

11 suppliers42 claims82 services$5.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

8 suppliers11 claims15 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers44 claims45 services$31.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers17 claims17 services$80.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers18 claims42 services$33.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers21 claims115 services$16.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers12 claims64 services$13.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers22 claims23 services$53.02 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers30 claims30 services$17.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers54 claims267 services$1.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers22 claims22 services$11.89 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers16 claims16 services$58.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers34 claims35 services$17.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$12.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers18 claims19 services$34.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers59 claims60 services$78.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

5 suppliers23 claims5,766 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers15 claims1,470 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

2 suppliers15 claims900 services$0.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$25.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

5 suppliers37 claims37 services$22.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

BRITTANY RUSNAK

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (307) 797-6100

GES EMERGENCY SERVICES INC

Emergency Medicine

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 797-6000

ASHLEE GOFF RN

Registered Nurse

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 797-6495

MARIA CATALDO RDN, LD

Dietitian, Registered

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 797-6230

YOUNG J LEE M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 797-6000

DARCY DEEMER LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 797-6495

MS. TIFFANY MORGAN BRIGHT NP

Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 794-9378

DR. GREGORY W OLENIC M.D.

Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)

601 COLLIERS WAY
WEIRTON, WV 26062

Hancock County (304) 797-6595

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 Christopher Cowher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Cowher is 1902893753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2005.

Where is Christopher Cowher located?

Christopher Cowher practices at 601 Colliers Way Suite 411, Weirton, WV 26062. The listed phone number is (304) 723-3007.

What is Christopher Cowher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Cowher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Cowher 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.

What insurance does Christopher Cowher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia and 1 other insurer list Christopher Cowher 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.

Is Christopher Cowher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Cowher is affiliated with East Liverpool City Hospital, Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr West, Weirton Medical Center, Inc and Wheeling Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Cowher was last updated on May 3, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.