Physician Profile
David E. Cowen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cowen
David E. Cowen, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Lexington, KY. David is a 1988 graduate of University of Kentucky College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,462 Medicare patients across 7,783 services. The services billed most often include injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (859) 219-0299
- Email not available
Practice Locations
771 CORPORATE DR SUITE #460
Lexington, KY 40503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,783 services · 1,462 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
169 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
96 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
88 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
35 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of wound of eyelid margin | Procedure | 67935 |
25 | |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
14 | |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
12 | |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
11 | |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
242 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Lexington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David E. Cowen?
David E. Cowen is an eye doctor in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is David E. Cowen's address?
David E. Cowen is listed at 771 Corporate Dr Suite #460, Lexington, KY 40503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David E. Cowen?
The number on file is (859) 219-0299. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is David E. Cowen's NPI number?
David E. Cowen's National Provider Identifier is 1942397864. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did David E. Cowen train?
David E. Cowen attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has David E. Cowen been practicing?
David E. Cowen has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David E. Cowen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David E. Cowen performs procedures including repair of tendon of upper eyelid, removal of growth of eyelid and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has David E. Cowen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David E. Cowen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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