Physician Profile
James A. Cowthran, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cowthran
James A. Cowthran, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in San Antonio, TX. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,407 Medicare patients across 6,906 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less.
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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
- (210) 450-0700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8300 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,906 services · 1,407 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
1,104 |
| Removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11047 |
872 |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
776 |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
608 |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
376 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
350 |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
101 |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
1,676 |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
748 |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
255 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 otolaryngology specialists in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James A. Cowthran specialize in?
James A. Cowthran is an otolaryngology (ent) in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is James A. Cowthran located?
James A. Cowthran is listed at 8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James A. Cowthran's phone number?
The number on file is (210) 450-0700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James A. Cowthran's NPI number?
James A. Cowthran's National Provider Identifier is 1659729796. 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 James A. Cowthran train?
James A. Cowthran attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James A. Cowthran been practicing?
James A. Cowthran has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James A. Cowthran do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James A. Cowthran performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of bone, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James A. Cowthran confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James A. Cowthran. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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