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Anesthesiology

James W. Cowman, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Dr. James W. Cowman, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1328 22nd St, St Johns Hospital, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Phone: (310) 477-2465. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James W. Cowman had 247 Original Medicare patients and 267 services. NPI 1770696510. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1328 22nd St, St Johns Hospital, Santa Monica, CA 90404 · Directions
  • Phone: (310) 477‑2465
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Saint John's Health Center
  • Group practice: Bayside Anesthesia Medical Group
  • Medical school: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James W. Cowman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James W. Cowman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Cowman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James W. Cowman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 247 Original Medicare patients and 267 services for James W. Cowman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James W. Cowman's NPI number?
1770696510. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James W. Cowman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients247
Services billed to Medicare267
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)24 services
  2. Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)16 services
  3. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)13 services
  4. Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (00537)12 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Ischemic heart disease51%
  • Atrial fibrillation33%
  • Anxiety32%

Hospitals where James W. Cowman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Cowman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where James W. Cowman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James W. Cowman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bayside Anesthesia Medical Group46 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Santa Monica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bayside Anesthesia Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770696510
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians