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DR. JOSEPH THOMAS SOWDER MD
NPI 1245342013
Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 838-3970(205) 838-3160 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2017, Nov 7, 2016, Oct 25, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Joseph Thomas Sowder Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH THOMAS SOWDER MD (NPI 1245342013) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Florida (ME112038) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245342013
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH THOMAS SOWDERCredential: MD
Location Address50 MEDICAL PARK DR EBirmingham, AL 35235-3401
Mailing Address2016 Stonegate Trail, Suite 112Vestavia Hills, AL 35242-2260 · (205) 545-9529 · Fax (205) 545-9529
Phone(205) 838-3970
Fax(205) 838-3160
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20173 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1245342013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME112038✔ Licensed in AL · 0019156
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E, Birmingham, AL 35235
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Other Identifiers 14

Medicare PINI756AL
Medicare PINIR206YFL
Medicaid529910000AL
Other351890800AL · Dept Of Labor
Medicaid019069000FL
Other604336100AL · Dept Of Labor
OtherC141AL · Bcbs
OtherCH5239AL · Rr Medicare
Medicaid529905830AL
Other515-05375AL · Bcbs, Mce, Premier Medica
OtherC144AL · Bcbs
Medicare UPINF71381AL
Medicaid051505375AL
Medicare PINJ270AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Thomas Sowder Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Sowder reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wh Services Brewton LLC
172 mi
Emergency Medicine
1301 BELLEVILLE AVE
Brewton, AL 36426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194408005 (251) 867-8061
Wh Services Atmore LLC
184 mi
Emergency Medicine
401 MEDICAL PARK DR
Atmore, AL 36502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972375574 (251) 368-2500
Baldwin Emergency Physicians, P.C..
224 mi
Emergency Medicine
750 MORPHY AVE
Fairhope, AL 36532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 131 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154378271 (251) 990-1150

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35235 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EMILY KARANJA CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3245
LEANNE PHILLIPS
Pharmacist
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 915-1011
DR. LEE T WIMBERLY MD
Internal Medicine
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3000
ALAN FREDERICK KITCHENS MD
Emergency Medicine
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E, ST. VINCENT'S EAST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 545-9530
ST. VINCENT'S EAST
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3353
TREY ALEXANDER AKINS
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3655
CHRISTOPHER H VANCE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3182
MEREDITH TITTLE
Family Medicine
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235
Jefferson County (205) 838-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Sowder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Sowder is 1245342013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Joseph Sowder located?

Joseph Sowder practices at 50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 838-3970.

What is Joseph Sowder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Sowder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Sowder is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Sowder's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Sowder reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Wh Services Brewton LLC (Brewton, AL), Wh Services Atmore LLC (Atmore, AL) and Baldwin Emergency Physicians, P.C.. (Fairhope, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Sowder's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Sowder accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Joseph Sowder as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Sowder was last updated on February 7, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.