Quick answers
- Does Rachael B. Cowherd accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachael B. Cowherd accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rachael B. Cowherd see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 137 services for Rachael B. Cowherd. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachael B. Cowherd's NPI number?
- 1043604374. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rachael B. Cowherd, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 74 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 137 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (76830)66 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis (76857)57 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis39%
- Anxiety35%
- Osteoporosis28%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where Rachael B. Cowherd works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachael B. Cowherd at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachael B. Cowherd is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 171 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachael B. Cowherd as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
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Other OB-GYNs in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043604374 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians