Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nathan Kow, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
2501 N ORANGE AVE STE 240, Orlando, FL 32804
4073031380
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1114125051 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kow from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kow

Dr. Nathan Kow is an obstetrics & gynecology in Orlando, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kow performed 1,069 Medicare services across 946 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kow received a total of $114,926 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 333 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kow is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in FL$ $114,926 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,069
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for obstetrics & gynecology
946
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~59 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Automated urinalysis176$2$7
Urinalysis, manual153$3$11
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)127$65$270
New patient office visit (45-59 min)89$125$499
Bladder ultrasound after voiding84$8$32
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)66$94$380
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies52$290$1,135
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying52$6$31
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study52$150$561
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings51$26$139
Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage40$367$2,286
Surgical repair of vaginal defect using an endoscope37$793$3,015
Repair of herniated rectum into vaginal wall14$255$1,906
New patient office visit (30-44 min)14$84$336
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope13$189$708
Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through abdomen using an endoscope, 250.0 g or less13$376$2,815
Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array12$248$925
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator12$66$489
Electronic analysis of implanted neurostimulator generator with complex spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulator programming12$33$124
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$114,926
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $16,418/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for obstetrics & gynecology
23
Companies
333
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$57,585 (50.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$50,558 (44.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,783 (5.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$34,128
2023
$13,457
2022
$12,318
2021
$18,076
2020
$5,663
2019
$15,985
2018
$15,299

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
COLOPLAST CORP
$48,656
Coloplast Corp
$42,861
Axonics, Inc.
$7,328
Medtronic, Inc.
$6,285
Boston Scientific Corporation
$5,845
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$1,286
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$949
Hologic, LLC
$914
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$160
AbbVie, Inc.
$160
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$100
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$97
Allergan Inc.
$64
Asensus Surgical, Inc.
$31
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$27
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$23
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$20
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$19
Allergan, Inc.
$19
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$16
Invuity, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 86.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVANTAGE · ALTIS · Advantage System · Altis · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · Bulkamid · CAPIO · Da Vinci Surgical System · EXPAREL · Eclipse · FEMALE INCONTINENCE · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GENERAL MALE SUI · INTERSTIM · INTERSTIM ICON · INTRAROSA · MYOSURE · MYRBETRIQ · Noctiva · OBTRYX · Orilissa · Photonblade · RESTORELLE · ReTrace · Restorelle · Rubraca · SOLYX · SOLYX BLUE · SPEEDICATH · SWISS LITHOCLAST TRILOGY · Senhance Manipulator Arm · Solyx SIS System · SpeediCath · TISSEEL · TITAN · Titan · UPHOLD LITE · Upsylon · Uterine Manipulators & Injectors · VESICARE · XTANDI
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (50%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for obstetrics & gynecology in FL.

Equivalent to $10,751 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
404
Per 100K population
28.0
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ASPIRE HEALTH PARTNERS
3.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Kow is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 1%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kow experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kow performed 176 automated urinalysis services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kow receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kow received a total of $114,926 from 23 companies across 333 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kow's costs compare to other obstetrics & gynecologys in Orlando?
Dr. Kow's average Medicare payment per service is $105. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kow) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →