Dr. Paul Cowan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Independence, Missouri. In 2023, Dr. Cowan performed 19 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #32 in Missouri. Procedure counts are based on Medicare fee-for-service data for 2023.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Shoulder Replacement
19 verified cases
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. Cowan
Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. Cowan, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"
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📞 Phone: 816-303-2400
19550 E 39th St S Ste 410
Independence, MO 64057
Independence, MO 64057
NPI: 1336450428
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 16 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.