Physician Profile
Alinda G. McGowin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcgowin
Based in Mobile, AL, Alinda G. McGowin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Alinda graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Alinda provided 757 services to 621 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1548429707 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (251) 473-1900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2880 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
757 services · 621 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
115 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
142 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
107 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
112 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
96 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
88 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Mobile 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alinda G. McGowin?
Alinda G. McGowin is an eye doctor in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Alinda G. McGowin's address?
Alinda G. McGowin is listed at 2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alinda G. McGowin?
The number on file is (251) 473-1900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alinda G. McGowin?
Alinda G. McGowin's National Provider Identifier is 1548429707. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alinda G. McGowin train?
Alinda G. McGowin attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alinda G. McGowin have?
Alinda G. McGowin has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alinda G. McGowin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alinda G. McGowin performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alinda G. McGowin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alinda G. McGowin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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