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- 750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
About Dr. Cowden
Thomas P. Cowden, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in ophthalmology. Thomas trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 583 services to 456 patients. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1346245313.
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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
- (616) 949-2600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 E BELTLINE AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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
583 services · 456 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
132 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
65 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
58 | As often as other 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Grand Rapids 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Thomas P. Cowden?
Thomas P. Cowden is an eye doctor in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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What is Thomas P. Cowden's address?
Thomas P. Cowden is listed at 750 E Beltline Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Thomas P. Cowden?
The number on file is (616) 949-2600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Thomas P. Cowden?
Thomas P. Cowden's National Provider Identifier is 1346245313. 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 Thomas P. Cowden train?
Thomas P. Cowden attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas P. Cowden have?
Thomas P. Cowden has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Thomas P. Cowden perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas P. Cowden performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas P. Cowden's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas P. Cowden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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