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- 417B S 4Th St, Gadsden, AL 35901
About Dr. Dowling
Based in Gadsden, AL, Thomas F. Dowling, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Thomas graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 3,501 services to 1,522 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, professional service for single injection of allergen, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1942314679 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
- (256) 543-9302
- Email not available
Practice Locations
417B S 4TH ST
Gadsden, AL 35901
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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
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
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,501 services · 1,522 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
279 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
75 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
851 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
641 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
396 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone | Treatment | 92552 |
204 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
437 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
259 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
212 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
112 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Thomas F. Dowling specialize in?
Thomas F. Dowling is an otolaryngology (ent) in Gadsden, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Thomas F. Dowling located?
Thomas F. Dowling is listed at 417B S 4Th St, Gadsden, AL 35901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas F. Dowling's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 543-9302. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas F. Dowling?
Thomas F. Dowling's National Provider Identifier is 1942314679. 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 Thomas F. Dowling train?
Thomas F. Dowling attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas F. Dowling have?
Thomas F. Dowling has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Thomas F. Dowling do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas F. Dowling performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for single injection of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas F. Dowling's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas F. Dowling. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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