John Sowell, MD
NPI 1851376263 · Dermatology Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Sowell, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1851376263).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851376263
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16249 (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
6,092 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,479 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,011 | $77 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 841 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 812 | $108 |
| Punch Biopsy, First Skin Growth11104 | 404 | $93 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 114 | 92 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 111 | 72 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 83 | 50 |
| Dutasteride | 74 | 27 |
| Fluocinonide | 62 | 42 |
| Minoxidil | 59 | 23 |
| Desoximetasone | 52 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$639 across 38 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
- 2005-12-08
- Last updated
- 2007-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Sowell's NPI number?
- John Sowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851376263, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Sowell's specialty?
- John Sowell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Sowell located?
- John Sowell's practice location on file with NPPES is 4201 Balmoral Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801-6441.
- What is John Sowell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Sowell is (256) 539-2741.
- Does John Sowell accept Medicare?
- John Sowell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Sowell's NPI active?
- Yes — John Sowell's NPI (1851376263) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.