Richard Sowell, MD
NPI 1386621944 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Sowell, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1386621944).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386621944
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30532 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,345 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 868 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 768 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 538 | $83 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 423 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 237 | $30 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 132 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 171 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 508 | 137 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 493 | 140 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 418 | 116 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 403 | 103 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 361 | 109 |
| Omeprazole | 322 | 86 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,775 across 104 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-27
- Last updated
- 2008-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Sowell's NPI number?
- Richard Sowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386621944, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Sowell's specialty?
- Richard Sowell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Sowell located?
- Richard Sowell's practice location on file with NPPES is 605 Glenwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37404-1108.
- What is Richard Sowell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Sowell is (423) 495-2690.
- Does Richard Sowell accept Medicare?
- Richard Sowell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Sowell's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Sowell's NPI (1386621944) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.