Nicholas Rowder, MD
NPI 1942230164 · Nephrology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Rowder, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1942230164).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942230164
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M4494 (TX)
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
1,131 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 50 Minutes99233 | 249 | $116 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 219 | $341 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 114 | $77 |
| 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 | 99 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 116 | 38 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 110 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 98 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 | 18 |
| Calcitriol | 59 | 12 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 52 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 across 4 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
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2015-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Rowder's NPI number?
- Nicholas Rowder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942230164, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Rowder's specialty?
- Nicholas Rowder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Rowder located?
- Nicholas Rowder's practice location on file with NPPES is 321 W Ben White, Austin, TX 78704-7087.
- What is Nicholas Rowder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Rowder is (512) 451-5800.
- Does Nicholas Rowder accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Rowder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Rowder's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Rowder's NPI (1942230164) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.