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Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Nick Graham Cowan, M.D.)

(23 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Urology, Transplant Surgery and Urologic Oncology

Eastern Virginia Medical School (2009)

Professional interests include: ear problems

33501 First Way S.
Federal Way, WA 98003

(206) 223-6772

Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD is a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA specializing in pediatric urology, transplant surgery and urologic oncology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Office Locations

1100 NINTH AVENUE
SEATTLE, WA 98101

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

33501 First Way S.
Federal Way, WA 98003

(206) 223-6772

(253) 874-1782

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

cystoscopic stone removal

cystoscopy with foreign body removal

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal

diagnostic cystoscopy

endourologic procedures

inpatient hospital care

kidney transplant

minimally invasive procedures

phlebotomy for lab tests

post void residual study

ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy

urinalysis

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

ureteral stent placement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD performed more blood draw, cystoscopic stone removal, cystoscopy with foreign body removal, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal, diagnostic cystoscopy, endourologic procedures, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), kidney transplant, minimally invasive procedures, phlebotomy for lab tests, post void residual study, ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, urinalysis, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ureteral stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2015 were urologic procedures, transplant procedures, abdominal surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
foreign body removal	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
transplant procedures	15
urologic procedures	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	26
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2015 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2016 were urologic procedures, transplant procedures, abdominal surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	29
foreign body removal	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
transplant procedures	29
urologic procedures	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, transplant procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	26
blood draw	12
doctor visit	100
foreign body removal	15
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	28
transplant procedures	26
urologic procedures	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
blood draw	27
doctor visit	236
foreign body removal	20
lab tests	48
laser treatment	24
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	24
minimally invasive procedures	107
stent placement (stenting)	47
transplant procedures	25
urologic procedures	150

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	35
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	43
blood draw	28
doctor visit	227
foreign body removal	28
lab tests	58
laser treatment	25
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	25
minimally invasive procedures	134
stent placement (stenting)	57
transplant procedures	43
urologic procedures	195

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	18
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	28
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
blood draw	25
doctor visit	215
foreign body removal	22
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	58
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	107
stent placement (stenting)	35
transplant procedures	28
urologic procedures	163

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	13
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	30
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
blood draw	30
doctor visit	208
foreign body removal	20
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	41
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	106
stent placement (stenting)	36
transplant procedures	31
urologic procedures	162

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	27
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	25
blood draw	44
doctor visit	205
foreign body removal	27
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lab tests	40
laser treatment	29
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	29
minimally invasive procedures	119
stent placement (stenting)	51
transplant procedures	25
urologic procedures	170

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	24
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
blood draw	36
doctor visit	264
foreign body removal	34
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	52
laser treatment	23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	139
stent placement (stenting)	48
transplant procedures	24
urologic procedures	193

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	41
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in SEATTLE, WA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, stent placement (stenting) and lab tests.

abdominal surgery	27
blood draw	28
doctor visit	207
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
lab tests	44
laser treatment	22
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	22
minimally invasive procedures	85
stent placement (stenting)	45
transplant procedures	27
urologic procedures	129

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	176
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	22
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2009. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (2009)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SEATTLE, WA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cowan explained the procedure in great detail and provided answers to all of my questions. Very professional and happy to entrust my care with him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have a great relationship with Dr Cowan. Very happy he is my doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor was great at explaining options and procedures

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr.Cowan and his staff are always pleasant

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas G. Cowan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
EDAP TECHNOMED INC	$624 $624
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$222 Da Vinci Surgical System $222
Coloplast Corp	$213 SPEEDICATH $103	TITAN $75	SENSURA MIO CONVEX $34
Boston Scientific Corporation	$162 $162
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$151 PYLARIFY $151
Other	$865 Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $146	Lupron $115	XIAFLEX $111	GENTLECATH $104	Erleada $80	Other $309

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,117
Education	$119

Biography

Dr. Nick Cowan is an urologic oncology, transplant surgery, and pediatric urology specialist. He is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Cowan's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. His areas of expertise include ear problems. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He is professionally affiliated with Virginia Mason and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Cowan is accepting new patients at his office in Seattle, WA.

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