David Cozart, MD, FACS
NPI 1275538498 · Surgery Physician · Sheffield, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Cozart, MD, FACS is a Surgery Physician provider in Sheffield, AL (NPI 1275538498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275538498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FACS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 26645 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
443 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 147 | $170 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 54 | $211 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 45 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $116 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 25 | $143 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 166 | 52 |
| Famotidine | 62 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 59 | 14 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 40 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 46 | 44 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 44 | 13 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$63 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2019-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Cozart's NPI number?
- David Cozart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275538498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Cozart's specialty?
- David Cozart is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Cozart located?
- David Cozart's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 S Jackson Hwy Ste 203, Sheffield, AL 35660-5770.
- What is David Cozart's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Cozart is (256) 314-6947.
- Does David Cozart accept Medicare?
- David Cozart is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Cozart's NPI active?
- Yes — David Cozart's NPI (1275538498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.