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Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine
Professional interests include: venous thrombectomy, endovascular surgery, heart bypass surgery (CABG), and more.
12121 Richmond Avenue Suite 325 West Houston Doctor's Center
Houston, TX 77082

Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann, Astrana Health, Astrana Care Partners of Texas, HPN, ROBERT L MCKOWEN MD and HCA Houston Healthcare West.

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Office Locations

12121 Richmond Avenue Suite 325 West Houston Doctor's Center
Houston, TX 77082
(281) 496-1700
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Some issues Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

vascular procedures

In 2024, Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD had a list price for vascular procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care
vascular procedures

By Affordability:

arterial duplex ultrasound
arterial ultrasound
lower extremity arterial duplex
lower extremity arterial ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, and lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 55
cardiac procedures 108
catheterization 146
doctor visit 150
endarterectomy 40
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150
lower extremity surgery 13
neck surgery 40
open surgery 84
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 84
ultrasound (sonogram) 291
vascular procedures 431

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), catheterization and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 62
cardiac procedures 84
catheterization 181
doctor visit 243
endarterectomy 30
hospital care 94
incision and drainage 16
inpatient care 94
lower extremity surgery 20
minor procedures 16
neck surgery 30
open surgery 84
skin surgery 16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 84
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 257
vascular procedures 393

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 245
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 203
Black 136
Hispanic 74
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 137
85 and over 60
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 61
Dementia 25
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), catheterization and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 42
cardiac procedures 58
catheterization 123
doctor visit 132
endarterectomy 21
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56
lower extremity surgery 13
neck surgery 21
open surgery 58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 58
ultrasound (sonogram) 273
vascular procedures 386

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 211
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 180
Black 93
Hispanic 69
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 58
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 66
Dementia 27
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 34
cardiac procedures 38
catheterization 66
doctor visit 79
endarterectomy 18
hospital care 75
inpatient care 75
lower extremity surgery 15
neck surgery 18
open surgery 38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 38
ultrasound (sonogram) 116
vascular procedures 234

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 326
Female 332
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 176
Hispanic 124
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 84
Less than 65 186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 63
Dementia 22
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were vascular procedures, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 14
bypass surgery 34
cardiac procedures 44
catheterization 76
dialysis access procedures 14
doctor visit 130
endarterectomy 23
hospital care 136
inpatient care 122
lower extremity surgery 12
neck surgery 23
open surgery 44
outpatient care 14
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 44
ultrasound (sonogram) 124
vascular procedures 232

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 162
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 84
Hispanic 58
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 61
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 61
Dementia 29
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 13
bypass surgery 45
cardiac procedures 40
catheterization 87
dialysis access procedures 13
doctor visit 138
endarterectomy 12
hospital care 125
inpatient care 114
lower extremity surgery 25
neck surgery 12
open surgery 40
outpatient care 11
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 40
ultrasound (sonogram) 165
vascular procedures 272

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 185
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 83
Hispanic 50
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 35
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 71
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 43
Diabetes 64
Dementia 27
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 17
cardiac procedures 34
catheterization 66
device removal 14
doctor visit 113
endarterectomy 22
hospital care 190
inpatient care 190
neck surgery 22
open surgery 34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 89
vascular procedures 145

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 148
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 84
Hispanic 46
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 28
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 66
Dementia 30
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 22
cardiac procedures 44
catheterization 98
doctor visit 136
endarterectomy 30
hospital care 136
inpatient care 136
neck surgery 30
open surgery 44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 44
ultrasound (sonogram) 105
vascular procedures 155

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 69
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 38
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 64
Dementia 31
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2020 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 15
cardiac procedures 30
catheterization 62
doctor visit 132
endarterectomy 28
hospital care 126
inpatient care 126
neck surgery 28
open surgery 30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 30
ultrasound (sonogram) 91
vascular procedures 164

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 53
Hispanic 45
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 21
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 62
Dementia 28
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 17
cardiac procedures 34
catheterization 31
doctor visit 130
endarterectomy 19
hospital care 188
inpatient care 188
neck surgery 19
open surgery 34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 97
vascular procedures 162

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 151
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 56
Hispanic 43
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 23
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 64
Dementia 30
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2022 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 151
endarterectomy 13
hospital care 105
inpatient care 105
neck surgery 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 83
vascular procedures 121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 103
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 35
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 22
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 73
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 63
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 161
endarterectomy 13
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
neck surgery 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 61
vascular procedures 110

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 91
Black 26
Hispanic 19
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 18
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 58
Dementia 15
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 128
hospital care 107
inpatient care 107
ultrasound (sonogram) 58
vascular procedures 84

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 86
Black 30
Hispanic 14
Asian 19
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 23
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 54
Dementia 24
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Houston, TX were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis 13
bypass surgery 34
cardiac procedures 51
catheterization 93
device removal 14
dialysis access procedures 13
doctor visit 140
endarterectomy 22
hospital care 123
incision and drainage 16
inpatient care 121
lower extremity surgery 16
minor procedures 16
neck surgery 22
open surgery 49
outpatient care 12
skin surgery 16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 49
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 139
vascular procedures 222

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD.

Gender
Female 128
Male 157
Ethnicity
Black / African American 71
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 129
Hispanic 46
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 36
75 to 84 85
Less than 65 61
65 to 74 102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 57
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Dementia 23
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is certified by the Certification: ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS & MEDICAL LICENSURE COMMISSION OF ALABAMA and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Residency: Children's Hospital Boston

Board Certification: Certification: ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS & MEDICAL LICENSURE COMMISSION OF ALABAMA

Licensed In: Texas

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna Medicare, WellPoint, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Medicare Advantage
Employers Health Network
United Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Aetna Medicare
WellPoint
Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
Community Health Choice Chip
Aetna Most Benefit Plans
Community Health Choice Star
Memorial Hermann Solutions
Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
HMO Blue Texas
Aetna Memorial Hermann
Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert L. McKowen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,550 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,550
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $1,027 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis
$509 		VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis
$129 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface
$125 		GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin
$101 		PROPATEN Vascular Graft
$71 		Other
$94
Boston Scientific Corporation $472 WATCHMAN
$125 		Watchman Device
$123 		GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$114 		ANGIOPLASTY
$110
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $191 Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
$86 		Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve
$40
$65
CryoLife, Inc. $168 On-X
$168
Other $844 Impella
$113 		Vascular Surgery
$89 		Cardiovascular
$65 		PREVELEAK
$64 		XARELTO
$48 		Other
$465
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,429
Travel and Lodging $2,824

Biography

Dr. Robert McKowen's specialties are cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. He practices in Houston, TX. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart bypass surgery (CABG), carotid artery disease, and venous thrombectomy. He seems to honor WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at Allegheny General Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, and Children's Hospital Boston, Dr. McKowen attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. McKowen (or staff) speaks Spanish. He also offers interpreting services for his patients. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, and HCA Houston Healthcare. Dr. McKowen welcomes new patients at his office inHouston, TX as reported by Memorial Hermann.

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