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- 11108 Parkview Circle Dr, Suite 5100, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
About Dr. Sowden
Based in Fort Wayne, IN, David T. Sowden, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 497 Medicare patients across 614 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. NPI 1295727196 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (260) 266-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11108 PARKVIEW CIRCLE DR SUITE 5100
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
614 services · 497 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
34 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
204 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
129 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
132 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
61 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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.
Other thoracic surgery specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Fort Wayne 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1974 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance 1
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sowden specialize in?
Dr. Sowden is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Fort Wayne, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sowden located?
Dr. Sowden is listed at 11108 Parkview Circle Dr Suite 5100, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sowden's phone number?
The number on file is (260) 266-2800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sowden's NPI number?
Dr. Sowden's National Provider Identifier is 1295727196. 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 Dr. Sowden go to medical school?
Dr. Sowden attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sowden been practicing?
Dr. Sowden has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sowden do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sowden performs procedures including destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance and injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sowden confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sowden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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