Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Robert L. McKowen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert L. McKowen at 2 hospitals: HCA Houston Healthcare West and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Robert L. McKowen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Robert L. McKowen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
- Does Robert L. McKowen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert L. McKowen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Robert L. McKowen?
- (281) 496-1700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Robert L. McKowen's NPI number?
- 1861534828. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Robert L. McKowen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert L. McKowen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- HCA Houston Healthcare WestHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450644
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450820
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert L. McKowen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 12121 Richmond Ave, Suite 325Houston, TX 77082 (281) 496‑1700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert L. McKowen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Robert L McKowen MD2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861534828 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians