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Dr. John Cowan, MD

Rome, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cowan, Neurosurgeon in Rome, GA?

    Dr. John Cowan, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Rome, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Cowan graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Cowan is fluent in English and Sign Languages, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cowan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cowan’s office at (706) 230-4240.

    Where did Dr. Cowan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Emory University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | Emory University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cowan board certified in Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Cowan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Cowan speak?

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

    • English

    • Sign Languages

    What conditions does Dr. Cowan treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back and Pelvis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back/Pelvis
    • Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back-Pelvis Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Degeneration with Pinched Nerve
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Degenerative Radiculopathy
    • Neck Spondylosis with Radiculopathy
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4722: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    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:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Does Dr. Cowan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cowan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 230-4240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cowan accept in Rome, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Assurant

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cowan's office located?

    Dr. John Cowan's Primary Practice

    501 Redmond Rd NW

    Rome, GA 30165

    (706) 230-4240

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    Dr. John Cowan's Practice 2

    221 Technology Pkwy NW

    Rome, GA 30165

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    Dr. John Cowan's Practice 3

    2112 Shorter Ave NW

    Rome, GA 30165

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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 1588786669.

    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. John Cowan's specialty?

    Dr. Cowan is a Neurosurgeon near Rome, GA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Cowan to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Cowan is affiliated with Adventhealth Redmond, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Adventhealth Gordon 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is John Cowan accepting new patients in Rome, GA?

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

    Does Dr. John Cowan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cowan's office at (706) 230-4240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Cowan?

    Please contact Dr. Cowan's office at (706) 230-4240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Cowan have?

    Dr. John Cowan is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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