Quick answers
- Does Sara R. Cowles accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara R. Cowles 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 Sara R. Cowles see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 16,858 services for Sara R. Cowles. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara R. Cowles's NPI number?
- 1407383649. 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 Sara R. Cowles, 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,858 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)115 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)93 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)67 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)64 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)60 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes38%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Sara R. Cowles works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara R. Cowles 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.
- ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340040
- Vidant Chowan HospitalEdenton, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341318
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara R. Cowles is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1850 W Arlington BlvdGreenville, NC 27834 (252) 413‑6641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara R. Cowles as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians East PA104 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Hematologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians East PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Campbell Univ School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407383649 |
| 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