John Fowler, M.D.
NPI 1619137205 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Fowler, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1619137205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619137205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD437811 (PA)
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
18 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
418 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 | 119 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 81 | $121 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 45 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 42 | $159 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 41 | $48 |
| Release of Wrist Ligament Using an Endoscope29848 | 28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 66 | 65 |
| Ibuprofen | 38 | 25 |
| Celecoxib | 21 | — |
| Ibuprofenbrand: Ibu | 15 | — |
| Meloxicam | 14 | — |
| Naproxen | 14 | — |
| Lidocaine | 12 | — |
| Gabapentin | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,447 across 6 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
- 2008-06-17
- Last updated
- 2013-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Fowler's NPI number?
- John Fowler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619137205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Fowler's specialty?
- John Fowler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Fowler located?
- John Fowler's practice location on file with NPPES is 3471 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215.
- What is John Fowler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Fowler is (412) 605-3245.
- Does John Fowler accept Medicare?
- John Fowler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Fowler's NPI active?
- Yes — John Fowler's NPI (1619137205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.