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Summary
Dr. James Cowles is a family medicine physician who also practices hospital medicine, bringing a decade of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and has built expertise in managing both outpatient family health needs and complex inpatient medical conditions.
Dr. Cowles practices throughout the Erie, PA area with affiliations at UPMC Hamot, UPMC Chautauqua, and UPMC Northwest. He specializes in caring for patients with chronic lung conditions including COPD and related breathing difficulties. His clinical focus includes managing diabetes through glucose monitoring and performing comprehensive blood work to assess overall patient health.
Dr. Cowles practices throughout the Erie, PA area with affiliations at UPMC Hamot, UPMC Chautauqua, and UPMC Northwest. He specializes in caring for patients with chronic lung conditions including COPD and related breathing difficulties. His clinical focus includes managing diabetes through glucose monitoring and performing comprehensive blood work to assess overall patient health.
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Quick Facts
- 10 years of experience
- Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Francis Cowles has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 10 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Erie , PA | Houston , TX | Quakertown , PA | Orlando , FL |
| Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Francis Cowles
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Francis Cowles has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Francis Cowles has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
10 Years Experience
Dr. James Francis Cowles holds active and inactive medical licenses in the states of Pennsylvania and New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an inactive medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2016.
NPI Number
Dr. Cowles' NPI number is 1902254360.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. James Cowles accepting new patients?
- Dr. James Cowles has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. James Cowles affiliated with?
- Dr. James Cowles is affiliated with UPMC HAMOT, Upmc Chautauqua, and Upmc Northwest.
- Where is Dr. James Cowles's office located?
- Dr. James Cowles's office is located at 201 State St, Erie, PA, 16550.
- Does Dr. James Cowles accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Cowles accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. James Cowles accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. James Cowles has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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