Sharon Kowatch, CNP
NPI 1518171354 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sharon Kowatch, CNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1518171354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518171354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN.CNP.06369 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
307 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $102 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 38 | $13 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 29 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 22 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 118 | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 30 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 72 | 24 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 68 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 53 | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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
- 2007-05-10
- Last updated
- 2024-09-18
- Certified
- 2024-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharon Kowatch's NPI number?
- Sharon Kowatch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518171354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sharon Kowatch's specialty?
- Sharon Kowatch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sharon Kowatch located?
- Sharon Kowatch's practice location on file with NPPES is 680 Buckles Ct N Ste 100, Columbus, OH 43230-6927.
- What is Sharon Kowatch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sharon Kowatch is (614) 986-0125.
- Does Sharon Kowatch accept Medicare?
- Sharon Kowatch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sharon Kowatch's NPI active?
- Yes — Sharon Kowatch's NPI (1518171354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.