Dr. Lee A Cowen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lee A Cowen, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Abington Memorial Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center, Jeanes Hospital, Nazareth Hospital. Dr. Lee A Cowen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Temple Physicians Inc. Dr. Lee A Cowen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Lee A Cowen at 515 Pennsylvania Ave to request Dr. Lee A Cowen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 515 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034-3314
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lee A Cowen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5799969556
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice/Palliative Care

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Lee A Cowen attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932216538
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Lee A Cowen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lee A Cowen has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Temple Physicians Inc


Practice Locations

515 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034-3314
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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