# Chris Hower, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/chris-hower-md-1750368767
NPI: 1750368767
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Chris Hower, MD is a general surgery based in Eau Claire, WI practicing at Mayo Clinic Health System-northwest Wisconsin Region Inc with NPI 1750368767.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year: 1995
- NPI: 1750368767 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1750368767))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Mayo Clinic Health System-northwest Wisconsin Region Inc
- Address: 1400 Bellinger St, Eau Claire, WI, 547035222
- Phone: (715) 838-5222
- Group practice size: 795 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Chris Hower, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1750368767).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $391.

Largest disclosed payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($391 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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