Physician Profile
Douglas T. Lowery, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lowery
Douglas T. Lowery, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 919 Medicare patients across 2,986 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (205) 838-3755
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1809 GADSDEN HWY
Birmingham, AL 35235
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,986 services · 919 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
71 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
60 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
44 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
26 | |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
26 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
17 | |
| 3d radiographic procedure | Imaging | 76376 |
60 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
46 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck before and after contrast | Imaging | 70492 |
13 | |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,860 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Birmingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Douglas T. Lowery specialize in?
Douglas T. Lowery is an otolaryngology (ent) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Douglas T. Lowery located?
Douglas T. Lowery is listed at 1809 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Douglas T. Lowery's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 838-3755. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Douglas T. Lowery's NPI number?
Douglas T. Lowery's National Provider Identifier is 1609819168. 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 Douglas T. Lowery train?
Douglas T. Lowery attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Douglas T. Lowery been practicing?
Douglas T. Lowery has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Douglas T. Lowery do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Douglas T. Lowery performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as 3d radiographic procedure and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Douglas T. Lowery confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Douglas T. Lowery. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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