2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1003212630 MD
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BRANDON COWAN, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in MOUNT VERNON, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
859
Medicare Part D claims · 371 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
98.3132/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRANDON COWAN, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOUNT VERNON, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 859 claims across 371 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3132/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $16.67 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRANDON COWAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3132 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 859 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRANDON COWAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRANDON COWAN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/10/2014

NPI 1003212630

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

859 144% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

98.3132/100 15.2132% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRANDON COWAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.3132/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 98.3132/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.3%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 98.3132/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRANDON COWAN, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in MOUNT VERNON, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1003212630. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRANDON COWAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 140 NEWCOMB AVE, MOUNT VERNON, KY, 40456, with a listed phone of (606) 256-4148. NPI 1003212630 was issued on 11/10/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COWAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 859 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 371 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3132/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.6264), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

140 NEWCOMB AVE
MOUNT VERNON, KY 40456

Provider Details

NPI 1003212630
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/10/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.3132
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.6264
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRANDON COWAN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ROCKCASTLE EMERGENCY GROUP, LLC
MOUNT VERNON, KY
SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP INC
EDGEWOOD, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRANDON COWAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

859
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
371
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
912
Total Day Supply
15,172
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
42 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
245

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.29
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 142, 75-84: 119, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
106
Cefdinir
87
Furosemide
46
Levofloxacin
38
Doxycycline Hyclate
29
Pantoprazole Sodium
27
Metoprolol Succinate
26
Eliquis
Apixaban
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22
Metronidazole
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How BRANDON COWAN, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

BRANDON COWAN, MD's 859 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COWAN.

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRANDON COWAN, MD's specialty?
BRANDON COWAN, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in MOUNT VERNON, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRANDON COWAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRANDON COWAN, MD wrote 859 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 371 beneficiaries.
What is BRANDON COWAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRANDON COWAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3132/100 (Quality: 86.6264). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRANDON COWAN, MD located?
BRANDON COWAN, MD is located at 140 NEWCOMB AVE, MOUNT VERNON, KY, 40456. Phone: (606) 256-4148.
What is BRANDON COWAN, MD's NPI number?
BRANDON COWAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003212630, issued on 11/10/2014.
Does BRANDON COWAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRANDON COWAN, MD had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRANDON COWAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRANDON COWAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cefdinir, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRANDON COWAN, MD accept Medicare?
BRANDON COWAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 859 Part D claims and 371 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRANDON COWAN, MD's credentials?
BRANDON COWAN, MD's NPI is 1003212630 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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