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DR. DARREN REED COWL D.P.M.
NPI 1376559237
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Mankato, MN

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65 TETON LN, MANKATO, MN 56001(507) 345-6960(507) 345-7040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Darren Reed Cowl D.p.m. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DARREN REED COWL D.P.M. (NPI 1376559237) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Mankato, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (695) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376559237
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameDR. DARREN REED COWLCredential: D.P.M.
Location Address65 TETON LNMankato, MN 56001-4814
Mailing Address65 Teton LnMankato, MN 56001-4814 · (507) 345-6960 · Fax (507) 345-7040
Phone(507) 345-6960
Fax(507) 345-7040
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWilliam M. Scholl College Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1376559237 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 695
65 TETON LN, Mankato, MN 56001
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Other Identifiers 10

Other239R5COMN · Bcbs Pin
Other142228MN · Ucare #
Other27-00255MN · Medica Ins. Mankato Offic
Medicaid426823700MN
Other218531027993MN · Preferred One Ins. #
Other91843MN · Health Partners #
Other1701956MN · Araz/america's Ppo #
Other239R4FAMN · Bcbs Group
Other27-00387MN · Medica Ins St. James Loc.
Other2700255MN · Select Care #

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Darren Reed Cowl D.p.m. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224075544
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050408000387
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 11057
This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous, thickened skin growths. It's a simple process where a healthcare professional uses a specialized tool to carefully remove these growths, promoting healthier skin.
328 services180 patients
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
322 services178 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
280 services135 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
142 services89 patients
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail 11730
This procedure involves the gentle removal of the first nail from its bed, often due to injury or infection. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. The nail will gradually regrow over time.
89 services74 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
64 services29 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
100%132 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,706 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
65%206 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
68%228 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
82%760 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%554 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%348 patients
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
100%557 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%760 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
86%760 patients5/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 377 patients
0%377 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier22 claims44 services$57.62 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier22 claims132 services$24.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JAMES SIDNEY SHAW D.P.M.
Podiatrist
65 TETON LN
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 345-3347
DARREN R. COWL DPM LLC
Clinic/Center (Podiatric)
65 TETON LN
MANKATO, MN 56001
Blue Earth County (507) 345-6960

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Darren Cowl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Darren Cowl is 1376559237. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Darren Cowl located?

Darren Cowl practices at 65 Teton Ln, Mankato, MN 56001. The listed phone number is (507) 345-6960.

What is Darren Cowl's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Darren Cowl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Darren Cowl is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Darren Cowl accept?

Health plans from Medica list Darren Cowl as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Darren Cowl was last updated on March 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.