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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 .
- Primary practice
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160 Dental Cir # 7075
Chapel Hill, NC 275995021
(919) 966-5205 - Additional location
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12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000 - Additional location
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301 Riverview Ave Ste 700
Norfolk, VA 235101065
(757) 252-9365
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.