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Ophthalmology

Alinda G. McGowin, MD

Works at hospitals in Mobile, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Alinda G. McGowin, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606. Phone: (251) 473-1900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alinda G. McGowin had 263 Original Medicare patients and 787 services. NPI 1548429707. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606 · Directions
  • Phone: (251) 473‑1900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC
  • Group practice: Premier Health Management Inc
  • Medical school: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alinda G. McGowin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alinda G. McGowin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alinda G. McGowin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Alinda G. McGowin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 263 Original Medicare patients and 787 services for Alinda G. McGowin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alinda G. McGowin's NPI number?
1548429707. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Alinda G. McGowin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients263
Services billed to Medicare787
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)142 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)115 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)112 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)107 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)96 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Hospitals where Alinda G. McGowin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alinda G. McGowin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alinda G. McGowin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alinda G. McGowin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Premier Health Management Inc56 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Mobile

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mobile, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Premier Health Management Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548429707
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians