Quick answers
- Does Craig R. Cowling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig R. Cowling 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 Craig R. Cowling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 233 Original Medicare patients and 554 services for Craig R. Cowling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig R. Cowling's NPI number?
- 1790279339. 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 Craig R. Cowling, 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 | 233 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 554 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)143 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)118 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)95 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)64 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)38 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis57%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Heart failure39%
- Diabetes38%
Hospitals where Craig R. Cowling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig R. Cowling 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.
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130007
- St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130006
- Valor HealthEmmett, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131318
- West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130014
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig R. Cowling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1717 Arlington AveCaldwell, ID 83605 (208) 455‑3917
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig R. Cowling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Valley Medical Associates Inc30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Caldwell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Caldwell, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Valley Medical Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790279339 |
| 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