William James Cowden, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

William James Cowden, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2004 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Rockford Health Physicians, District Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 470-5000.

William James Cowden is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 63152) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033384904.

Contact Information

William James Cowden, MD
2929 E Thomas Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85016-8034
(602) 470-5000
(815) 964-3134

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam James Cowden
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • William James Cowden attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033384904
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/23/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890849871
  • Enrollment ID: I20090811000463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William James Cowden such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033384904NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036-123225 (Illinois)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 63152 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valleywise Health Medical CenterPhoenix, AZHospital
Javon Bea HospitalRockford, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rockford Health Physicians2567374036304
District Medical Group Inc7315086691362

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. William James Cowden allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRockford Health Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043242886
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374036
Enrollment ID: O20031103000584

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. William James Cowden is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
William James Cowden, MD
4063 E Lafayette Ave,
Gilbert, AZ 85298-4129

Ph: (815) 218-2528
William James Cowden, MD
2929 E Thomas Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85016-8034

Ph: (602) 470-5000

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