Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brett Cowan, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1770146672
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933064018
(661) 326-2168
fax (661) 326-2165

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A176218

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770146672. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
328
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$43,504
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 106 106 $212
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93 87 $8
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 52 52 $172
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 41 41 $171
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 36 35 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 41 peers in Bakersfield Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
161
Patients
159
Total drug cost
$1,640
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 52 51 $778
Ibuprofen Generic 25 25 $81
Azithromycin Generic 23 23 $97
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 14 13 $377
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 12 12 $114
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $63
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 12 12 $108
Amoxicillin Generic 11 11 $22

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brett Cowan's medical specialty?
Dr. Brett Cowan practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Brett Cowan practice?
Dr. Brett Cowan practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933064018. Office phone: 6613262168.
What is Dr. Brett Cowan's NPI?
Dr. Brett Cowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770146672, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brett Cowan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brett Cowan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brett Cowan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.