Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (616) 949-2600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
750 E BELTLINE AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
583 services · 456 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
132 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
121 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
56 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
65 |
| 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 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 Dr. Cowden?
Dr. Cowden is an ophthalmology in Grand Rapids, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cowden's address?
Dr. 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.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cowden?
The number on file is (616) 949-2600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cowden?
Dr. 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 Dr. Cowden train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Cowden have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Cowden perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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