Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Cowherd, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1235557034
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
160 Dental Cir # 7075
Chapel Hill, NC 275995021
(919) 966-5205
Additional location
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Additional location
301 Riverview Ave Ste 700
Norfolk, VA 235101065
(757) 252-9365

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2018-00948 · Virginia #0101281428 · Colorado #DR.0058546

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235557034. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,875
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,157
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 278 139 $120
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 198 99 $92
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 172 152 $6
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 171 151 $8
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 117 73 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 116 116 $158
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 86 56 $8
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 67 66 $65
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 65 34 $37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 51 49 $124

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Chapel Hill Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$501
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, INC. 3 $211.05
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 6 $111.69
Amgen INC. 3 $48.16
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 2 $41.70
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $38.71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $18.36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.11
ShockWave Medical, INC 1 $14.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$501

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
929
Patients
365
Total drug cost
$109,062
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 193 79 $4,731
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 123 51 $2,154
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 101 40 $898
Spironolactone Generic 80 33 $1,015
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 50 19 $951
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 49 18 $538
Furosemide Generic 48 18 $223
Lisinopril Generic 48 19 $771
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 47 20 $285
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 46 17 $52,860

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Cowherd's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Cowherd practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Cowherd practice?
Dr. Michael Cowherd practices at 160 Dental Cir # 7075, Chapel Hill, NC 275995021. Office phone: 9199665205.
What is Dr. Michael Cowherd's NPI?
Dr. Michael Cowherd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235557034, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Cowherd accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Cowherd accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Cowherd commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (HCPCS 93005). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.