Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Howell, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Mobile, AL

  • NPI 1871518225
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5320 Highway 90 W
Mobile, AL 366194202
(251) 666-8232
fax (251) 602-5660
Mailing address
5320 US Hwy 90 West, Family Medical of Mobile
Mobile, AL 36619

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2025
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #34589 · Louisiana #MD.14958R

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871518225. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
858
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$33,062
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 219 80 $114
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 110 64 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 107 67 $7
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 98 63 $16
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 83 61 $13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 51 39 $8
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 45 30 $4
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 39 20 $10
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 29 20 $6
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 29 20 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 74 peers in Mobile Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$225
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $149.06
Novo Nordisk INC 2 $33.91
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $21.33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $21.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$225

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,246
Patients
752
Total drug cost
$33,880
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 288 97 $4,631
Montelukast Sodium Generic 218 70 $4,700
Meloxicam Generic 210 63 $1,289
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 205 77 $1,837
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 156 52 $2,251
Omeprazole Generic 148 44 $2,830
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 143 39 $2,870
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 141 39 $2,510
Losartan Potassium Generic 130 47 $1,596
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 123 43 $1,194

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. John Howell practices Internal Medicine Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. John Howell practice?
Dr. John Howell practices at 5320 Highway 90 W, Mobile, AL 366194202. Office phone: 2516668232.
What is Dr. John Howell's NPI?
Dr. John Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871518225, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.