Christopher Hugh Cowan, PA-C
Christopher Hugh Cowan is a Physician Assistant based in Detroit, MI with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Hugh Cowan, PA-C has practiced medical for 11+ years, working in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Detroit area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 929dNPPES updated 2023-11-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.59/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better15.12%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
15.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
581
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,183
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $47k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$98 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Hugh Cowan's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.64 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
4201 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48201-2153
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Christopher Hugh Cowan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Hugh Cowan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Detroit required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Hugh Cowan
NPI records show Dr. Cowan as active with telehealth listed in Detroit, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (313) 745-6035.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4201 St. Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48201-2502
Mailing Address
4201 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48201-2153
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