2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1609069186 M.D., MPH
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DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH

Emergency Medicine Physician in SHEFFIELD, Alabama. 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
156
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
What the federal data reveals: DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHEFFIELD, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 156 claims across 102 beneficiaries .

What stands out: DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH filed 156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SHEFFIELD, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2007

NPI 1609069186

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

156 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in SHEFFIELD, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., MPH. NPI: 1609069186. 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.

DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D., MPH credentials at 1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE, SHEFFIELD, AL, 35660, with a listed phone of (256) 386-4196. NPI 1609069186 was issued on 08/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COWLEY 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 156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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.

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

1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE
SHEFFIELD, AL 35660

Provider Details

NPI 1609069186
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D., MPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH 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.

ISLAND MEDICAL ALABAMA LLC
CULLMAN, AL

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

156
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
160
Total Day Supply
2,081
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Naproxen
35
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
23
Cephalexin
14
Methylprednisolone
13

* 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 DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH 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

DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's 156 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's specialty?
DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in SHEFFIELD, Alabama. Credentials: M.D., MPH.
How much does DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH wrote 156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH located?
DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH is located at 1300 S MONTGOMERY AVE, SHEFFIELD, AL, 35660. Phone: (256) 386-4196.
What is DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's NPI number?
DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609069186, issued on 08/20/2007.
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 DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH accept Medicare?
DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 156 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's credentials?
DEWIGHT COWLEY, M.D., MPH's NPI is 1609069186 with credentials M.D., MPH. 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.
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.

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

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