Michael Cowles, APRN - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Reno, NV

Michael Cowles, APRN is a medicare enrolled "Clinical Nurse Specialist - Family Health" in Reno, Nevada. He graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest and his current practice location is 1055 S Wells Ave, Reno, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (775) 329-6300.

Michael Cowles is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number APRN002179) 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 1891142410.

Contact Information

Michael Cowles, APRN
1055 S Wells Ave,
Reno, NV 89502-2550
(775) 329-6300
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMichael Cowles
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience9 Years
Location1055 S Wells Ave, Reno, Nevada
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:
  • Michael Cowles graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891142410
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2016
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628361102
  • Enrollment ID: I20210917000416

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Cowles such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891142410NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
364SF0001XClinical Nurse Specialist - Family Health APRN002179 (Nevada)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest57996882301484

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. Michael Cowles allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184786527
PECOS PAC ID: 5799688230
Enrollment ID: O20040130000799

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. Michael Cowles 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
Michael Cowles, APRN
680 S Rock Blvd,
Reno, NV 89502-4113

Ph: (775) 329-6300
Michael Cowles, APRN
1055 S Wells Ave,
Reno, NV 89502-2550

Ph: (775) 329-6300

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