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Dr. Alexander Hartwell Nowlin , MD

Anesthesiology • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Nowlin, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Nowlin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4029 NORTHWEST AVE STE 301.

Dr. Nowlin is affiliated with Sound Pain Alliance and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4029 Northwest Ave Ste 301

Bellingham, WA 982269077

Telephone 3607520518
Fax 3606762896
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mt Baker Pain Clinic, P.s. Facility NPI 1851628333

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Bellingham, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -7.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
63 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nowlin (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Bellingham Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
J0665 Injection, bupivicaine, not otherwise specified, 0.5 mg
2,865 35 $1.00 $0.01
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
1,770 34 $1.00 $0.13
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
560 42 $1.00 $0.11
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
450 83 $170.00 $62.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
325 86 $335.00 $126.99
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers
147 74 $287.00 $60.07
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
110 45 $1.00 $0.36
G0481 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms
105 58 $626.00 $152.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
64 37 $235.00 $91.00
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg
52 19 $1.00 $0.14
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
51 38 $185.00 $48.09
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
46 40 $212.00 $11.32
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
45 43 $1264.73 $129.14
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms
43 41 $795.00 $194.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
43 43 $493.00 $166.67
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement
32 23 $450.00 $117.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
27 19 $277.78 $68.67
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
26 24 $1030.00 $94.71
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes
24 18 $212.00 $50.94
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
23 18 $1247.83 $119.06
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level
23 18 $626.09 $65.13
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
19 14 $1178.95 $244.89
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level
19 14 $606.32 $124.81
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance
18 18 $997.50 $77.02
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
18 18 $2395.56 $255.65
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance
18 16 $1042.00 $100.93
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance
15 15 $873.33 $97.75
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
15 13 $1057.40 $252.00
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level
11 11 $410.00 $50.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD60935582

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208VP0000X

State License WA MD60935582

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 260738

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID State Of Washington
MD60935582 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sound Pain Alliance

4029 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 982269077

Phone: 3607520518

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners
Hope Wilson

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1164010823
Micah Lasley , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1225381130

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Wendy Tan , ARNP

Registered Nurse

NPI 1265748016

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Arthur Watanabe , MD

Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine

NPI 1295804748

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Casey Inman , ARNP, LAC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1366752586

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Acupuncturist

Dr. Brent Richardson , MD

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NPI 1689780751

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 April 29, 2019

Registered at 4029 NORTHWEST AVE STE 301, BELLINGHAM, WA 982269077 (Tel: 3607520518)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 29, 2019

Registered at 4029 NORTHWEST AVE STE 301, BELLINGHAM, WA 982269077 (Tel: 3607520518)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 29, 2019

Pain Medicine (License #MD60935582 in WA)

NPI Profile Active June 20, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 20, 2014

Registered at 115 LINCOLN ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 017026358 (Tel: 5083831555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2014

Registered at 115 LINCOLN ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA 017026358 (Tel: 5083831555)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2014

Recorded as ALEXANDER NOWLIN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #260738 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952716607
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2014
Last Update: April 29, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4029 Northwest Ave Ste 301

Bellingham, WA 982269077

Phone: 3607520518

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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