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Dr. Michael Cowher, MD

Cranberry Township, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cowher, Surgical Oncologist in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Michael Cowher, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Cranberry Township, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Cowher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cowher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cowher’s office at (855) 988-2273.

    Is Dr. Cowher board certified in Surgical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Cowher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Cowher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cowher treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Cowher 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. Cowher. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Cowher perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Cowher 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. Cowher. 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:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Cowher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cowher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (855) 988-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cowher accept in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Dr. Cowher in Cranberry Township, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Cowher's office located?

    Dr. Michael Cowher's Primary Practice

    1 Saint Francis Way

    Cranberry Township, PA 16066

    (855) 988-2273

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    Dr. Michael Cowher's Practice 2

    26 Nesbitt Rd Ste 102

    New Castle, PA 16105

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    Dr. Michael Cowher's Practice 3

    1211 Wilmington Ave Fl Div

    New Castle, PA 16105

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

    Dr. Cowher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669622734.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cowher?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Cowher's specialty?

    Dr. Cowher is a Surgical Oncologist near Cranberry Township, PA. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Cowher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Cowher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cowher is affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, UPMC Hamot, Meadville 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 Michael Cowher accepting new patients in Cranberry Township, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Cowher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Cowher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cowher's office at (855) 988-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Cowher?

    Please contact Dr. Cowher's office at (855) 988-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Cowher have?

    Dr. Michael Cowher is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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