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RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in OMAHA, Nebraska. 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 130 claims across 64 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OMAHA, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2006

NPI 1003832486

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

130 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in OMAHA, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1003832486. 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.

RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8303 DODGE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68114, with a listed phone of (402) 354-2360. NPI 1003832486 was issued on 07/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COWLES 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 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

8303 DODGE ST
OMAHA, NE 68114

Provider Details

NPI 1003832486
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. 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.

CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 261323
PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC
OMAHA, NE

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.

130
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
138
Total Day Supply
2,755
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.31
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 14, 75-84: 27, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levofloxacin
11

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s 130 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s specialty?
RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in OMAHA, Nebraska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
Where is RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. located?
RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. is located at 8303 DODGE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68114. Phone: (402) 354-2360.
What is RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s NPI number?
RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003832486, issued on 07/15/2006.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. accept Medicare?
RUSSELL COWLES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s credentials?
RUSSELL COWLES, M.D.'s NPI is 1003832486 with credentials M.D.. 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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