Quick answers
- Does Thomas F. Dowling Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas F. Dowling Iv 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 Thomas F. Dowling Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 542 Original Medicare patients and 3,679 services for Thomas F. Dowling Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas F. Dowling Iv's NPI number?
- 1942314679. 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 Thomas F. Dowling Iv, 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 patients | 542 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,679 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)851 services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)641 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)437 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)396 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)279 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 disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas F. Dowling Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 417 S 4th St, Suite BGadsden, AL 35901 (256) 543‑9302
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas F. Dowling Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dowling and Caldwell MD PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Gadsden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gadsden, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dowling and Caldwell MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942314679 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians