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Family Practice

Craig M. Dowden, MD

Works at hospitals in Fairhope, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Craig M. Dowden, MD is a family doctor at 770 Middle St, Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: (251) 928-1191. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Craig M. Dowden had 588 Original Medicare patients and 7,740 services. NPI 1568509198. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 770 Middle St, Fairhope, AL 36532 · Directions
  • Phone: (251) 928‑1191
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Thomas Hospital
  • Group practice: Family Practice Associates of Montrose, PA
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Craig M. Dowden, 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 Craig M. Dowden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig M. Dowden 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 Craig M. Dowden see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 588 Original Medicare patients and 7,740 services for Craig M. Dowden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Craig M. Dowden's NPI number?
1568509198. 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 Craig M. Dowden, 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 patients588
Services billed to Medicare7,740
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)401 services
  2. Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)244 services
  3. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)233 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)161 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)158 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 cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Diabetes28%

Hospitals where Craig M. Dowden works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig M. Dowden 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.

  • Thomas HospitalFairhope, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010100

Practice locations

Addresses where Craig M. Dowden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Craig M. Dowden as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Family Practice Associates of Montrose, PA3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Fairhope

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

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Other clinicians in Family Practice Associates of Montrose, PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568509198
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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