PAMELA A COWPER MD
NPI 1437165719
Hospitalist in Austin, TX

Active since July 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5656 BEE CAVES RD BLDG C, AUSTIN, TX 78746(512) 323-5468 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Pamela A Cowper Md NPPES

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

PAMELA A COWPER MD (NPI 1437165719) is an individual hospitalist provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (K1176) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437165719
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NamePAMELA A COWPERCredential: MD
Location Address5656 BEE CAVES RD BLDG CAustin, TX 78746-5814
Mailing AddressPo Box 13442Austin, TX 78711-3442 · (512) 323-5465
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2020
✔ NPI 1437165719 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K1176
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License K1176 (TX)
5656 BEE CAVES RD BLDG C, Austin, TX 78746

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid046663302TX
Medicaid046663303TX
Medicaid046663301TX
Medicaid046663304TX
Medicaid110202083TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Pamela A Cowper Md 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 ID4880783992
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071127000601
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Pamela Cowper reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
5656 BEE CAVES RD STE 102
West Lake Hills, TX 78746
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurological Surgery
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
Austin, TX 78712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,188 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8200 WALNUT HILL LN
Dallas, TX 75231
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,208 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
352 services135 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
185 services176 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
169 services164 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
71 services43 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450056
Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78746 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
98%113 patients4/55-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.

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 Pamela Cowper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pamela Cowper is 1437165719. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Pamela Cowper located?

Pamela Cowper practices at 5656 Bee Caves Rd Bldg C, Austin, TX 78746. The listed phone number is (512) 323-5468.

What is Pamela Cowper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Pamela Cowper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pamela Cowper 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Pamela Cowper's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Pamela Cowper reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Hospitalist Concepts Consulting, LLC (West Lake Hills, TX), Seton Family Of Doctors (Austin, TX), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX) and Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, PA (Dallas, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Pamela Cowper's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Pamela Cowper accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Pamela Cowper 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.

Is Pamela Cowper affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Pamela Cowper is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pamela Cowper was last updated on March 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.