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Dr. Rodney Cowans, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Welch, WV

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cowans, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Welch, WV?

    Dr. Rodney Cowans, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Welch, WV. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Cowans graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Cowans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cowans’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cowans’s office at (304) 436-8461.

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

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Cowans speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Cowans typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Cowans 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. Cowans. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Cowans typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Cowans 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. Cowans. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Cowans accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cowans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 436-8461 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cowans accept in Welch, WV?

    Dr. Cowans in Welch, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of West Virginia

    • United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cowans' office located?

    Dr. Rodney Cowans' Primary Practice

    454 McDowell St

    Welch, WV 24801

    (304) 436-8461

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

    Dr. Cowans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306803374.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cowans?

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

    What is Dr. Rodney Cowans's specialty?

    Dr. Cowans is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Welch, WV.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    Is Dr. Rodney Cowans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cowans is affiliated with Camc General Hospital, Raleigh General Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, Wv 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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Rodney Cowans accepting new patients in Welch, WV?

    Yes, Dr. Rodney Cowans is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rodney Cowans offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cowans' office at (304) 436-8461 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rodney Cowans?

    Please contact Dr. Cowans' office at (304) 436-8461 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cowans' office located?

    Dr. Cowans' office is located in Welch, WV.