Kurt Sowers, MD
NPI 1467550483 · Nephrology Physician · Hazard, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurt Sowers, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Hazard, KY (NPI 1467550483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467550483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD056926 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
796 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 490 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 127 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 111 | $126 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 52 | $342 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 16 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$342 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 513 | 131 |
| Valsartan | 421 | 154 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 214 | 69 |
| Chlorthalidone | 158 | 55 |
| Calcitriol | 124 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 111 | 41 |
| Torsemide | 63 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17,232 across 26 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 350 Bmh Physicians Office BldgMaryville, TN 37804-5819Phone: (865) 982-5044Fax: (888) 468-8096
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2019-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurt Sowers's NPI number?
- Kurt Sowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467550483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurt Sowers's specialty?
- Kurt Sowers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kurt Sowers located?
- Kurt Sowers's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Medical Center Dr Ste 1p, Hazard, KY 41701-9477.
- What is Kurt Sowers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurt Sowers is (606) 487-7991.
- Does Kurt Sowers accept Medicare?
- Kurt Sowers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurt Sowers's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurt Sowers's NPI (1467550483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.