Douglas Cowan, MD
NPI 1497978548 · Otolaryngology Physician · Leawood, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Cowan, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Leawood, KS (NPI 1497978548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497978548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012008845 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,787 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 368 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 218 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 186 | $115 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Nasal Polyp Or Tissue Using an Endoscope31237 | 152 | $328 |
| Ct Scan of Face Without Contrast70486 | 133 | $115 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 208 | 146 |
| Azithromycin | 202 | 163 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 118 | 90 |
| Famotidine | 67 | 11 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 56 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | 45 | 39 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,294 across 42 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
- 2007-04-10
- Last updated
- 2025-11-07
- Certified
- 2025-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Cowan's NPI number?
- Douglas Cowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497978548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Cowan's specialty?
- Douglas Cowan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Cowan located?
- Douglas Cowan's practice location on file with NPPES is 4801 College Blvd Fl 2, Leawood, KS 66211-1628.
- What is Douglas Cowan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Cowan is (913) 721-3387.
- Does Douglas Cowan accept Medicare?
- Douglas Cowan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Cowan's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Cowan's NPI (1497978548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.