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Dr. Clifton M. Cowan, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Leesville, LA · enumerated 2005 · practices at Thomas Vision Clinic, Inc.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1811980600

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Clifton M. Cowan
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1100 N. 5th St., Leesville, LA, 71446
Phone (337) 239-2020
Fax (337) 239-0755
Enumeration date Aug 26, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Oct 20, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

152WC0802X Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 953-128T (LA) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
1342262 Medicaid LA -

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What is the NPI number for Clifton Cowan?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Clifton Cowan is 1811980600, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Clifton Cowan practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Leesville, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-10-20.