Active NPI 1033384904 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William James Cowden , MD

Surgery • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Cowden, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2004, Dr. Cowden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2929 E THOMAS RD.

Dr. Cowden is affiliated with District Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2929 E Thomas Rd

Phoenix, AZ 850168034

Telephone 6024705000

Fax 8159643134

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 District Medical Group Facility NPI 1548546310

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +0.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

180 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (801 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

46.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cowden (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Phoenix Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	23	$141.80	$70.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$283.53	$134.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$209.55	$100.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$98.31	$83.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	105	60	$135.36	$71.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	40	$257.23	$132.61
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	17	$84.34	$38.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$87.51	$79.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$37.20	$35.96
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$193.43	$93.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$96.17	$83.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	118	54	$133.04	$72.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	35	$254.18	$139.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	12	$26.07	$26.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$104.50	$78.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	133	71	$127.92	$72.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$131.79	$90.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	41	41	$244.40	$134.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	28	$55.02	$36.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$76.93	$76.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$25.66	$25.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	114	73	$123.00	$72.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$185.07	$103.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	41	$73.00	$41.87
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	42	41	$235.00	$132.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$179.86	$102.58
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	53	28	$75.00	$38.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	39	$71.00	$41.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$228.00	$135.19
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	12	$119.00	$71.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$176.00	$103.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-17

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AZ 63152

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036-123225

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

District Medical Group Inc

2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 850084973

Phone: 6023445011

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1083156319

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Murtaza Akhter

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1093032351

Dr. Xuan Nguyen , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1093827362

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mary Kenworthey , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1184603342

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Dawn Barcellona , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1184739252

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2024

Registered at 2929 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 850168034 (Tel: 6024705000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2024

Registered at 4063 E LAFAYETTE AVE, GILBERT, AZ 852984129 (Tel: 8152182528)

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NPI Profile Active August 21, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2009

Registered at 2300 N ROCKTON AVE, SUITE 304, ROCKFORD, IL 611033619 (Tel: 8159643333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2009

Registered at 7026 CARDIGAN WAY, ROCKFORD, IL 611148172 (Tel: 8159643333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 21, 2009

Recorded as WILLIAM COWDEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2009

Surgery (License #036-123225 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 23, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033384904

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 23, 2008

Last Update: October 17, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4063 E Lafayette Ave

Gilbert, AZ 852984129

Phone: 8152182528

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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