Active NPI 1871518225 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John B. Howell , MD

Internal Medicine • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Howell, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2000, Dr. Howell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5320 HIGHWAY 90 W.

Dr. Howell is affiliated with Imc-Family Medical Of Mobile Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh), visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5320 Highway 90 W

Mobile, AL 366194202

Telephone 2516668232

Fax 2516025660

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Imc-Family Medical Of Mobile, Llc Facility NPI 1952438160

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Mobile, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +4.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 29.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

266 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (1784 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

30.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Howell (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Mobile Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	221	79	$158.37	$120.66
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	102	60	$42.00	$16.46
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	85	55	$20.00	$16.08
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	83	60	$21.00	$7.49
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	68	41	$10.00	$8.65
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	60	60	$180.00	$122.19
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	56	33	$10.00	$3.94
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	49	25	$21.00	$9.52
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	31	20	$12.00	$5.66
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	31	20	$12.00	$5.08
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected	26	21	$150.00	$134.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	21	20	$36.00	$28.06
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	17	$82.22	$75.08
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	17	12	$35.00	$8.84
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	12	12	$40.00	$17.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	219	80	$154.00	$114.09
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	110	64	$40.00	$10.35
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	107	67	$21.00	$7.47
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	98	63	$42.00	$16.20
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	83	61	$45.00	$13.02
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	51	39	$10.00	$8.12
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	45	30	$10.00	$3.94
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	39	20	$21.00	$9.52
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	29	20	$12.00	$5.66
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	29	20	$12.00	$5.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	20	$108.36	$73.97
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	13	13	$36.00	$26.31
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	13	13	$40.00	$17.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	187	87	$152.37	$113.95
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	130	78	$40.00	$10.21
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	110	71	$21.00	$7.68
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	103	70	$45.00	$12.83
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	89	62	$42.00	$16.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	48	33	$10.00	$2.96
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	47	28	$21.00	$9.25
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	39	28	$10.00	$3.60
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	26	19	$12.00	$5.14
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	26	19	$12.00	$5.73
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	24	16	$60.00	$42.20
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	21	21	$68.86	$64.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	15	$106.14	$86.70
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	20	14	$35.00	$8.93
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	19	19	$35.68	$25.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$230.00	$160.38
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	15	15	$40.00	$15.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	91	$150.00	$120.17
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	136	73	$40.59	$10.21
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	94	66	$42.00	$16.54
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	91	62	$45.00	$12.95
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	65	49	$21.00	$7.46
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	44	34	$10.00	$2.92
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	38	24	$21.00	$9.49
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	37	26	$10.00	$3.92
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	25	17	$12.00	$5.57
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	25	17	$12.00	$4.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	17	$105.00	$88.06
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	20	13	$35.00	$8.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$230.00	$153.69
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	14	14	$36.00	$14.73
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	11	11	$40.00	$17.55
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	11	11	$65.45	$59.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	64	$150.00	$103.30
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	78	47	$10.00	$2.96
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	70	47	$44.86	$10.39
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	57	42	$45.00	$13.13
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	54	40	$21.00	$7.74
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	43	32	$42.00	$16.75
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	30	21	$21.00	$9.39
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	22	17	$10.00	$3.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$105.00	$68.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$230.00	$158.46
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	16	14	$78.75	$71.20
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	13	11	$36.00	$13.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	81	$150.00	$98.77
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	93	52	$10.00	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	80	51	$45.00	$11.51
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	66	48	$21.00	$8.46
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	61	39	$45.00	$14.58
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	29	16	$10.00	$3.94
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	14	$36.00	$15.57
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	19	12	$21.00	$10.57
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	17	13	$42.00	$18.30
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	14	14	$35.00	$15.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$105.00	$69.71
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	12	12	$27.67	$26.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	74	$143.68	$98.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	58	45	$10.00	$2.89
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	55	42	$45.00	$12.78
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	43	38	$21.00	$9.40
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	42	33	$45.00	$16.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	23	$96.86	$66.95
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	21	19	$42.00	$20.33
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	20	16	$10.00	$3.94
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	19	12	$21.00	$11.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$220.00	$153.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-17

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AL 34589

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License LA MD.14958R

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Imc-Family Medical Of Mobile Llc

5320 Hwy 90 Service Rd, Mobile, AL 36619

Phone: 2516668232

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2025

Registered at 5320 HIGHWAY 90 W, MOBILE, AL 366194202 (Tel: 2516668232)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2025

Registered at 5320 US HWY 90 WEST, FAMILY MEDICAL OF MOBILE, MOBILE, AL 36619 (Tel: 2516668232)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #MD.14958R in LA)

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NPI Profile Active January 04, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 04, 2016

Registered at 75 S UNIVERSITY BLVD, UCOM 6000A, MOBILE, AL 366880002 (Tel: 2516605787)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 04, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 40480, MOBILE, AL 366400480 (Tel: 2516605787)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 04, 2016

Recorded as JOHN HOWELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #34589 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871518225

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: July 25, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5320 Us Hwy 90 West, Family Medical Of Mobile

Mobile, AL 36619

Phone: 2516668232

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