Quick answers
- Does Alvin F. Cowans accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvin F. Cowans 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 Alvin F. Cowans see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 171 Original Medicare patients and 971 services for Alvin F. Cowans. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvin F. Cowans's NPI number?
- 1164812202. 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 Alvin F. Cowans, 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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 971 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)154 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)129 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)92 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)62 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)58 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes48%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Alvin F. Cowans works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvin F. Cowans 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.
- Wellstar Douglas Medical CenterDouglasville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110184
- Wellstar Paulding Medical CenterHiram, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110042
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvin F. Cowans is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5077 Dallas Hwy, Suite 311Powder Springs, GA 30127 (407) 463‑1691
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164812202 |
| 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