Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Cowardin, MD

Nephrology Physician · St Cloud, MN

  • NPI 1356332829
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 Sixth Ave North
St Cloud, MN 58303
(320) 252-5131
fax (320) 240-2118

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #30744

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356332829. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
743
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$78,916
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 270 153 $8
85610 Blood test, clotting time 156 16 $4
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 106 37 $283
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 89 16 $340
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 61 49 $122
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 47 36 $175
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 14 13 $6

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
829
Patients
229
Total drug cost
$31,154
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 97 25 $3,535
Losartan Potassium Generic 90 30 $1,563
Torsemide Generic 81 26 $1,952
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 76 19 $1,976
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 70 25 $1,204
Furosemide Generic 67 20 $1,050
Potassium Citrate Er (Potassium Citrate) Brand 53 17 $8,788
Allopurinol Generic 46 15 $552
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 42 15 $240
Potassium Chloride Generic 41 19 $1,719

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Cowardin's medical specialty?
Dr. William Cowardin practices Nephrology Physician in St Cloud, MN.
Where does Dr. William Cowardin practice?
Dr. William Cowardin practices at 1200 Sixth Ave North, St Cloud, MN 58303. Office phone: 3202525131.
What is Dr. William Cowardin's NPI?
Dr. William Cowardin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356332829, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. William Cowardin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, clotting time (HCPCS 85610); Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90966). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.