Douglas Lowery, M.D.
NPI 1609819168 · Otolaryngology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Lowery, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1609819168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609819168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17441 (AL)
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
2,964 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 1,860 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 251 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 146 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 104 | $136 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 96 | $29 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 184 | 54 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 163 | 58 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 118 | 103 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 85 | 50 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 83 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 73 | 64 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 69 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$475 across 19 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2014-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Lowery's NPI number?
- Douglas Lowery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609819168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Lowery's specialty?
- Douglas Lowery is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Lowery located?
- Douglas Lowery's practice location on file with NPPES is 1809 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235-3134.
- What is Douglas Lowery's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Lowery is (205) 838-3755.
- Does Douglas Lowery accept Medicare?
- Douglas Lowery is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Lowery's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Lowery's NPI (1609819168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.