KURT SOWERS MD
NPI 1467550483
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hazard, KY

Q: What is Kurt Sowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Sowers is 1467550483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Q: What is Kurt Sowers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Sowers was last updated on July 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.4/100

CMS Quality Rating

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HAZARD, KY 41701(606) 487-7510(606) 439-6793 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 31, 2026, Aug 21, 2019, Jul 26, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Kurt Sowers Md NPPES

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

KURT SOWERS MD (NPI 1467550483) is an individual nephrology provider in Hazard, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (53117) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Maryville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467550483

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameKURT SOWERSCredential: MD

Location Address200 MEDICAL CENTER DRHazard, KY 41701-9466

Mailing Address200 Medical Center DrHazard, KY 41701-9466 · (606) 487-7510 · Fax (606) 439-6793

Phone(606) 487-7510

Fax(606) 439-6793

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2026

✔ NPI 1467550483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 53117✔ Licensed in TN · MD056926

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Hazard, KY 41701

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1350 Bmh Physicians Office BldgMaryville, TN 37804-5819 · Phone (865) 982-5044 · Fax (888) 468-8096

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ038148TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Kurt Sowers 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 ID7416008982

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180719000593, I20190816001524

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

Medicare enrollment records show Kurt Sowers reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc

Same address

Psychiatry

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 1J
Hazard, KY 41701

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
419 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164947099 (606) 435-7200

Arh Tug Valley Health Services, Inc.

34 mi

Multi-Specialty

787 PARKWAY DR
Salyersville, KY 41465

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
242 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942962105 (606) 349-3511

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 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.

490 services137 patients

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.

127 services58 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.

111 services103 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

52 services12 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Whitesburg Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Whitesburg, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number180002

Location240 Hospital RoadWhitesburg, KY 41858 · Letcher County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazard, KY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180029

Location100 Medical Center DriveHazard, KY 41701 · Perry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pikeville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pikeville, KY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180044

Location911 Bypass RoadPikeville, KY 41501 · Pike County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Harlan Arh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Harlan, KY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number180050

Location81 Ball Park RoadHarlan, KY 40831 · Harlan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcdowell Arh Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Mc Dowell, KY

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number181331

Location9879 Kentucky Route 122Mc Dowell, KY 41647 · Floyd County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41701 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

$122.77 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.94 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

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.

97.4/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

76.55

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

C KRISHNASWAMY MD PSC

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 3P
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 487-7955

SYDNEY ROARK APRN

Nurse Practitioner

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 439-3952

DR. WILLIAM BURLIN GIBSON D.M.D.

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 2-O
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 487-0088

HAZARD RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 1-N
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 439-5057

BIGHNESH SATPATHY M.D.

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 439-5057

VIDYA B YALAMANCHI MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 487-7510

FRANK DANIEL MONGIARDO M.D. P.S.C

Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR, SUITE 2N
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 439-4466

DR. SAMUEL DEAN BAILEY M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

200 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HAZARD, KY 41701

Perry County (606) 487-7902

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 Kurt Sowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Sowers is 1467550483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is Kurt Sowers located?

Kurt Sowers practices at 200 Medical Center Dr, Hazard, KY 41701. The listed phone number is (606) 487-7510.

What is Kurt Sowers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Kurt Sowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt Sowers 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 Kurt Sowers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kurt Sowers reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc (Hazard, KY) and Arh Tug Valley Health Services, Inc. (Salyersville, KY). 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 Kurt Sowers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kurt Sowers accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Kurt Sowers 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 Kurt Sowers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kurt Sowers is affiliated with Whitesburg Arh Hospital, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center, Harlan Arh Hospital and Mcdowell Arh Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Sowers was last updated on July 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.