Christopher Cowher, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Weirton, WV

Christopher Cowher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Weirton, West Virginia. He went to West Virginia University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Wmc Physician Practices Llc and his current practice location is 601 Colliers Way, Suite 411, Weirton, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 723-3007.

Christopher Cowher is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 18856) 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 1902893753.

Contact Information

Christopher Cowher, MD
601 Colliers Way, Suite 411,
Weirton, WV 26062-5014
(304) 723-3007
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Cowher
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience30 Years
Location601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia
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:
  • Christopher Cowher attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902893753
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/03/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779520622
  • Enrollment ID: I20050425000726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Cowher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902893753NPI-NPPES
0081464000MedicaidWV
2280277MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 18856 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Weirton Medical Center Home HealthWeirton, WVHome health agency
Valley Hospice, IncorporatedWheeling, WVHospice
Weirton Medical CenterWeirton, WVHospital
Trinity Medical Ctr East &trinity Medical Ctr WestSteubenville, OHHospital
Wheeling HospitalWheeling, WVHospital
Weirton Geriatric CenterWeirton, WVNursing home
Weirton Medical CenterWeirton, WVNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wmc Physician Practices Llc024446675387

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Entity NameWmc Physician Practices Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518303288
PECOS PAC ID: 0244466753
Enrollment ID: O20131111001065

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Cowher, MD
651 Colliers Way, Ste 300,
Weirton, WV 26062-5058

Ph: (304) 797-6404
Christopher Cowher, MD
601 Colliers Way, Suite 411,
Weirton, WV 26062-5014

Ph: (304) 723-3007

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Weirton, WV

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Dr. Christopher P Kolibash, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Amar N Khurana, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 485 Colliers Way, Suite E, Weirton, WV 26062
Phone: 304-723-6100    Fax: 304-723-6160
Dr. Hemamalini Karpurapu, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 651 Colliers Way Ste 401, Weirton, WV 26062
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Dr. Krishan Kumar Aggarwal, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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