David Sowden, MD
NPI 1295727196 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Sowden, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1295727196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295727196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01032254A (IN)
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
20 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
614 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 204 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 132 | $84 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 129 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 61 | $149 |
| Destruction of First Incompetent Vein of Arm Or Leg Using Radiofrequency and Imaging Guidance36475 | 34 | $927 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$334 across 19 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
- 2005-08-17
- Last updated
- 2022-10-20
- Certified
- 2022-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Sowden's NPI number?
- David Sowden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295727196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Sowden's specialty?
- David Sowden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Sowden located?
- David Sowden's practice location on file with NPPES is 11108 Parkview Circle Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1730.
- What is David Sowden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Sowden is (260) 266-2800.
- Does David Sowden accept Medicare?
- David Sowden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Sowden's NPI active?
- Yes — David Sowden's NPI (1295727196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.