Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Cowthran, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · San Antonio, TX

  • NPI 1659729796
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8300 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 782293931
(210) 450-0700
Mailing address
2007 Fannin Sta
Houston, TX 770454649

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #S8974

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659729796. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,764
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$657,959
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 1,360 216 $154
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 1,017 219 $121
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 771 212 $107
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 428 96 $224
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 280 29 $74
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 268 267 $183
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 259 40 $41
11047 Removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 136 13 $123
11044 Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less 129 34 $316
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound 116 32 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$144
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Kerecis Limited 1 $126.55
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $17.49

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$144

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$19,118
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Santyl (Collagenase Clostridium Hist.) Brand 13 0 $19,118

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Cowthran's medical specialty?
Dr. James Cowthran practices Otolaryngology Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. James Cowthran practice?
Dr. James Cowthran practices at 8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 782293931. Office phone: 2104500700.
What is Dr. James Cowthran's NPI?
Dr. James Cowthran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659729796, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Cowthran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Cowthran accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Cowthran commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.