Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Sowell, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1386621944
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
605 Glenwood Dr, Suite 300
Chattanooga, TN 374041108
(423) 495-2690
fax (423) 495-2698
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 12, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #30532
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386621944. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,615
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$233,028
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 890 | 503 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 777 | 490 | $119 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 520 | 294 | $83 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 415 | 415 | $121 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 277 | 239 | $31 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 182 | 171 | $13 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 106 | 105 | $28 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 70 | 69 | $69 | |
G0328 |
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous | 67 | 67 | $18 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 43 | 37 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 67 peers in Chattanooga Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,775
Transactions
99
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 21 | $409.07 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 19 | $313.25 | |
| Amgen INC. | 16 | $195.03 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 6 | $134.61 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 6 | $110.80 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 6 | $106.57 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 6 | $96.72 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $87.63 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 2 | $45.59 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $44.80 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 2 | $31.79 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $31.61 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $30.00 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $28.11 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $21.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,731
Patients
1,276
Total drug cost
$78,122
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 503 | 135 | $9,169 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 472 | 131 | $3,737 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 400 | 113 | $5,953 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 395 | 106 | $5,913 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 341 | 97 | $6,235 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 327 | 93 | $5,086 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 325 | 88 | $3,401 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 312 | 65 | $3,983 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 289 | 85 | $3,214 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 259 | 82 | $6,103 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Sowell's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Sowell practices Internal Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Richard Sowell practice?
Dr. Richard Sowell practices at 605 Glenwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 374041108. Office phone: 4234952690.
What is Dr. Richard Sowell's NPI?
Dr. Richard Sowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386621944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Sowell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sowell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Sowell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.