Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Robert L McKowen, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1861534828

Dr. Robert L McKowen, MD is a Cardiac Surgery in Houston, Texas. Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1978, 48 years ago. Practices with Robert L McKowen MD, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
48
Trained at
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine
Licensed in
TX
In the registry since
2007
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

12121 Richmond Ave Ste 325
Houston, TX 77082-2432
Phone: (281) 496-1700
Fax: (281) 496-9081
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Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence H1515 (TX)
Vascular Surgery Physician Taxonomy 2086S0129X · Licence H1515 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1861534828
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedFebruary 13, 2007
Last updated in NPPESJune 1, 2026
Certification dateJune 1, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCARDIAC SURGERY
Also practisesTHORACIC SURGERY, VASCULAR SURGERY
Medical schoolVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1978 (48 years in practice)
Group practice Robert L McKowen Md — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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