Douglas Cowser, MD
NPI 1952715989 · Hospitalist Physician · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Cowser, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1952715989).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952715989
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD36329 (AL)
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 tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,165 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 462 | $72 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 244 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 240 | $108 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 72 | $192 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 46 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $158 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 67 | 67 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 37 | 19 |
| Levofloxacin | 36 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 33 |
| Azithromycin | 32 | 32 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-18
- Last updated
- 2025-04-08
- Certified
- 2025-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Cowser's NPI number?
- Douglas Cowser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952715989, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Cowser's specialty?
- Douglas Cowser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Cowser located?
- Douglas Cowser's practice location on file with NPPES is 1912 Al Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058-0609.
- What is Douglas Cowser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Cowser is (256) 737-2000.
- Does Douglas Cowser accept Medicare?
- Douglas Cowser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Cowser's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Cowser's NPI (1952715989) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.