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Dr. James Cowan, MD

Vancouver, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cowan, Orthopedic Surgeon in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. James Cowan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cowan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cowan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cowan’s office at (800) 813-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Cowan speak?

    Dr. Cowan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cowan treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cowan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cowan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
    • S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83242D: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, subsequent encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Cowan perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cowan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cowan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis

    Does Dr. Cowan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cowan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 813-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cowan accept in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Cowan in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cowan's office located?

    Dr. James Cowan's Primary Practice

    203 SE Park Plaza Dr Ste 140

    Vancouver, WA 98684

    (800) 813-2000

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    Dr. James Cowan's Practice 2

    7101 NE 137th Ave

    Vancouver, WA 98682

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    Dr. James Cowan's Practice 3

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Spc 5328

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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    What is Dr. Cowan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174816052.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cowan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cowan

    What is Dr. James Cowan's specialty?

    Dr. Cowan is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Vancouver, WA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Cowan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Cowan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cowan is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is James Cowan accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?

    Yes, Dr. James Cowan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Cowan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cowan's office at (800) 813-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Cowan?

    Please contact Dr. Cowan's office at (800) 813-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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