Michael Cohn, M.D.
NPI 1598771735 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Cohn, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1598771735).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598771735
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74987 (CA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
172 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 51 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $214 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 36 | $211 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99345 | 22 | $231 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 16 | $143 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $95–$231 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methadone Hcl | 79 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 11 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 30 | — |
| Furosemide | 24 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 22 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 | — |
| Gabapentin | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2020-05-28
- Certified
- 2020-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Cohn's NPI number?
- Michael Cohn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598771735, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Cohn's specialty?
- Michael Cohn is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Cohn located?
- Michael Cohn's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Michael Cohn's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Cohn is (650) 321-4121.
- Does Michael Cohn accept Medicare?
- Michael Cohn is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Cohn's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Cohn's NPI (1598771735) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.