Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Cowling, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1780028910
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501
(713) 500-7200
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 3, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #R5712
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780028910. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
101
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$9,740
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 49 | 23 | $81 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 22 | 21 | $133 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 19 | 12 | $88 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 11 | 11 | $108 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 79 peers in Houston Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$7,552
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hologic Sales and Service, LLC | 4 | $6,310.83 | |
| Distalmotion US | 1 | $239.93 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $194.24 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $156.17 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 2 | $143.34 | |
| Activ Surgical, INC. | 1 | $135.55 | |
| Cytyc Surgical Products, LLC | 1 | $119.00 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $117.64 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $91.79 | |
| Tela Bio, INC. | 3 | $43.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
97
Patients
55
Total drug cost
$1,744
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 37 | 14 | $794 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 24 | $99 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 18 | 17 | $46 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 16 | 0 | $805 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Cowling's medical specialty?
Dr. John Cowling practices Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. John Cowling practice?
Dr. John Cowling practices at 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301501. Office phone: 7135007200.
What is Dr. John Cowling's NPI?
Dr. John Cowling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780028910, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Cowling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Cowling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Cowling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.