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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770301501
(713) 500-7200

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Consulting Fee
$6,283
Food and Beverage
$1,150
Travel and Lodging
$119

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.