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Christopher Steven Cowen, PA-C

  • Family Medicine Primary Care
Christopher Steven Cowen, PA-C

Christopher Steven Cowen, PA-C

  • Family Medicine Primary Care
4.7 (156 Ratings)


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    4.7

    156 Ratings 80 Comments

    Listened to me 4.7
    Clearly explained my problem or condition 4.7
    Addressed my questions and concerns 4.7
    Clearly explained my treatment and follow up instructions 4.7

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    Patient Comments

    • January 20, 2023 Very knowledgeable and answered all of our concerns about my issues.
    • January 19, 2023 Appreciated that I was listened to. Happy I was able to be seen by someone the following day.
    • January 18, 2023 Helpful and listen
    • January 18, 2023 Really appreciate his help
    • January 14, 2023 Christopher Cowen, PA-C is always kind, caring and helps relax my natural tendency towards anxiety. The staff at this location is great, all the way from the front desk to check out.
    • January 9, 2023 Very detailed and took time to discuss my concerns
    • December 29, 2022 Dr Hamies retired on me so they asked who I would like to replace him and of course I wanted Chris , I??ve seen him before when I had other issues and he was great , just like he was on this visit.
    • December 26, 2022 My next visit we need to discuss my prostate issues. I have to urinate frequently day and night
    • December 24, 2022 Listened, was responsive to questions, encouraging for my progress and helpful in making a referral for gastroenterology appointments for colonoscopy and EGD
    • December 21, 2022 Chris Cowen is my favorite and only doctor I use and ask for
    • December 17, 2022 Christopher Cowen PA-C, has always provided excellent care and expressed genuine concern during all of my visits. He is timely, but also does not rush through appointments. He listens and speaks in a way that is easily understood so that I am able to make the best decisions for my health. I would recommend Christopher Cowen PA-C 100%.
    • December 1, 2022 Chris Cowen was very professional and yet friendly and caring. He made me feel at ease. His explanations were easy to understand.
    • November 21, 2022 Christopher did a great job as always
    • November 18, 2022 He takes the time to explain things
    • November 10, 2022 Chris Cowen WASN??T the problem ! The policy of this practice & the physical therapist??s practice is the problem. Requiring me to come in, during flu season no less, to get a referral for physical therapy due to a pulled muscle while walking on an inclined treadmill at the gym is RIDICULOUS ! My insurance company does NOT require a referral. What a money grab and total lack of patient??s health with regard to flu exposure !!!! ????????????????
    • November 8, 2022 Very professional and concerned with my medical needs. He was so pleasant and respectable.
    • October 14, 2022 He was very kind and attentive and seems to take his work very seriously.
    • October 14, 2022 Attentive listener.
    • October 1, 2022 Chris is a great PA always listen and always willing to help friendly he??s so nice thank you Chris
    • September 29, 2022 Dr. Cohen always shows concern about my well-being. He is very thorough and explains matters in detail.
    • September 20, 2022 Christopher was very professional and caring. He treated me with respect and answered every question I had
    • September 15, 2022 The checkin staff remembered me! Knew my name. This is way above and beyond. Nurses were pleasant and helpful and understanding / empathetic.
    • September 14, 2022 I always appreciate Chris.. He keeps me well.. I have been coming to Cornerstone for about 7 years..
    • September 13, 2022 He is very competent at what he does.
    • September 10, 2022 Listened to what I said. Explained what my lab results ment, an what I needed to improve on. Very good bedside manor.
    • September 9, 2022 Very friendly and very helpful.
    • September 2, 2022 Chris has always been my favorite doctor for my treatment
    • September 1, 2022 It was a routine physical, but Chris was very thorough and did not rush through it. He took his time, went over all the labs, explained things when necessary, and did some extra math on the results. He was quite personable and addressed all of my questions.
    • September 1, 2022 Chris is a great.He is always professional and knowledgeable to my health care needs and concerns.
    • September 1, 2022 Caring and attentive,took time to listen to all my concerns.
    • September 1, 2022 I really enjoy having Chris as my provider, he always listens and I feel a partner in my care not just a patient.
    • August 31, 2022 He had obviously reviewed my medical history prior to my visit, listened to my concerns, and explained everything in layman understandable terms.
    • August 28, 2022 Love the staff
    • August 23, 2022 Christopher Cowan is great! I have total confidence in his care, advice and treatment.
    • August 17, 2022 Kind Caring
    • August 14, 2022 Good listener. Have informative advice and cared about my appointment
    • August 10, 2022 They really care about you!
    • August 9, 2022 Christopher Cowen was great and took care of the problem I was seeing him for. I would ask for him again if the need arises.
    • August 7, 2022 Well qualified.
    • August 3, 2022 So far OK.
    • July 30, 2022 Cowed listened attentively and answered all of our questions. He is an excellent provider. The check in process could be improved it seems the greeting is ???your copay is $?? It should be ???good morning thank you for choosing Atrium??
    • July 27, 2022 After I paid a $156 to be seen I got nothing to help me. It's very concerning to me because I do not live close to High Point Family practice.. I came because I was greatly concerned about my situation and it was like oh well keep doing what you're doing.
    • July 26, 2022 Very personable. Easy to talk with and easy to understand.
    • July 25, 2022 Seems to be a good doctor.
    • July 22, 2022 Christopher Cowen was very professional and caring. He listened to my concerns and advised me on what to do. He took his time and I appreciated his concern.
    • July 19, 2022 Dr. Cowen listened to my concerns and was very attentive to my needs.
    • July 14, 2022 Great guy always willing to listen. Puts you at ease
    • July 13, 2022 Always very concerned and caring makes the visit less stressful and takes time to listen to your concerns.
    • July 7, 2022 He was very knowledgeable. Explained what my medical issues. He also explained the medications he was giving me.
    • July 2, 2022 Very concerned and recommended seeing a Dermolgist.
    • July 1, 2022 Friendly, thorough
    • June 28, 2022 I just feel comfortable around Dr Cowan.
    • June 28, 2022 I trust Dr Chris
    • June 25, 2022 Christopher examined my ear which I thought just was an ear wax problem and explained to me that it was infected. He prescribed Amoxicillin for 10 days and said that if I still had the same pain, he would direct me to an ENT Specialist for further treatment.
    • June 10, 2022 Chris was excellent as always!!!
    • May 15, 2022 Good pa
    • May 12, 2022 Dr Cowen has always been my favorite doctor to see
    • May 10, 2022 He's nice and polite
    • May 4, 2022 Hard to judge yet. Was my first visit with him. Okay. He listened, made suggestions, cared about follow through. So far so good. I hate answering questions like these when this was my first visit.
    • April 29, 2022 He is a great asset to the practice. Wonderful bedside manners. Very knowledgeable and paid close attention to my history. It is the first time I was treated by him and I was very impressed.
    • April 29, 2022 Very knowledgeable and helpful
    • April 27, 2022 My doctor is McFadden, but if I didn't have a doctor Chris Cohen would definitely be on the top of my list!
    • April 25, 2022 Very knowledgeable, and concerned for me.
    • April 21, 2022 Caring and knowledgeable.Dedicated to the patients health and wellness both physically and mentally.Listens to and answers questions as well as provides advice for a healthy and productive lifestyle.
    • April 18, 2022 Great care.. Very helpful..
    • April 13, 2022 Chris is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring for his patients. He takes the time to make sure you understand what your concerns are. Highly recommend him as a care provider.
    • April 6, 2022 Very friendly and helpful - knowledgeable.
    • March 30, 2022 Chris does a great job!
    • March 30, 2022 Dr Cohen is one of the best doctors I've had in a very long time I would recommend him to anyone.
    • March 29, 2022 I already went into length why this experience with Chris was not great.
    • March 15, 2022 Chris is always knowledgeable about anything that I have had a question about and listens to any questions I may have. If he doesn?????t have an answer he finds it for me.
    • March 10, 2022 Always my primary doctor
    • March 7, 2022 Chris Cowen is personable, genuine, and easy to talk to. He seems to really care about my concerns.
    • March 3, 2022 He took care me like I was his patients and he was very concerned about my well-being
    • March 2, 2022 I rated him a10 because he??s always caring , Listening very close understanding he should??ve been a doctor
    • March 2, 2022 He was very attentive to my needs and friendly as well??????
    • February 25, 2022 Best care ever!
    • February 18, 2022 I have total confidence in advice and treatment from Chris Cowan. Never feel rushed, always feel he listens.
    • February 6, 2022 Doctor Christopher is a true friend of humanity and purely high skilled in his profession
    • February 2, 2022 He listened carefully and helped in getting me a referral to orthopedics.

    Locations

    High Point Family Medicine

    formerly known as High Point Family Practice

    Address

    905 Phillips Ave.

    High Point, NC 27262

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 7 pm
    Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Appointments

    336-802-2040
    336-802-2041 (FAX)
    High Point Family Medicine

    Credentials

    Education

    • PA, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2008

    Board Certifications

    • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Positions

    • Physician Assistant - Wake Forest Health Network

    Insurance

    Insurance Accepted

    This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

    Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

    If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.


    Key

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH
    - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC
    - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC
    - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes
    - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR
    - High Point Regional
    N/A
    - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC
    -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022

    AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)

    AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations

    AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations

    APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)

    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    DIRECT NET:
    Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)

    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

    MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    VA CCN: Accepted at all locations

    WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations 


    Key 

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR- High Point Regional
    N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC

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