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Dr. John K. Sowell, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

4201 Balmoral Drive Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 539-2741

Dr. John K. Sowell, MD is a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. John K. Sowell, MD is affiliated with DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA.

Office Locations

4201 Balmoral Drive Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 539-2741

(256) 539-2775

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In The News

“Dr. John Sowell, Huntsville dermatologist, argues Section 1311(h)(1)(B) of the Affordable Care Act allows for the creation of a list of approved medical treatments, which would restrict doctors...”—"Doctor says Obamacare creates a federal list of approved treatments", Al.com, February 2014

“A panel of five health care experts - Huntsville Hospital CEO David Spillers, Crestwood Medical Center CEO Dr. Pam Hudson, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama General Counsel Michael Patterson,...”—"Questions about Obamacare? Free Monday night forum in south Huntsville aims to provide answers", Al.com, January 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. John K. Sowell, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

skin tag removal

In 2012, Dr. John K. Sowell, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, and skin tag removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	397
doctor visit	3102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2177
skin procedures	2177

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	476
doctor visit	3062
eye procedures	17
injections	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1955
skin procedures	1955

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1083
Female	847

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1857
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	836
From 75 to 84	788
85 and over	239
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	522
doctor visit	3156
eye procedures	19
injections	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1989
skin procedures	1989

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1140
Female	921

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1998
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	878
From 75 to 84	848
85 and over	274
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
diagnostic procedures	464
doctor visit	3374
ear procedures	11
eye procedures	21
incision and drainage	15
injections	16
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2227
skin procedures	2227
skin surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2422
Female	1836

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4078
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1746
From 75 to 84	1810
85 and over	532
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	380
doctor visit	3393
injections	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2202
skin procedures	2202

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1212
Female	938

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2061
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	895
From 75 to 84	889
85 and over	290
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	370
doctor visit	3020
eye procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2135
skin procedures	2135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1053
Female	820

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1804
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	741
From 75 to 84	783
85 and over	295
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	334
doctor visit	2973
injections	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2226
skin procedures	2226

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1050
Female	799

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1799
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	815
85 and over	286
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
doctor visit	2930
incision and drainage	15
injections	20
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2385
skin procedures	2385
skin surgery	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1040
Female	775

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1765
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	693
From 75 to 84	795
85 and over	293
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2252
injections	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1877
skin procedures	1877

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	847
Female	580

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	529
From 75 to 84	618
85 and over	260
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2355
injections	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1758
skin procedures	1758

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	850
Female	604

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1413
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	650
85 and over	269
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2166
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1494
skin procedures	1494

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	802
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	605
85 and over	248
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated as a dermatologist in Huntsville, AL were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

abscess drainage	15
diagnostic procedures	420
doctor visit	2889
ear procedures	11
eye procedures	17
incision and drainage	15
injections	19
minor procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2038
skin procedures	2038
skin surgery	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1045
Female	788

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1770
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	781
85 and over	271
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	728

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John K. Sowell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Alabama.

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John K. Sowell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,677 COSENTYX $1,497	XOLAIR $81	NON BRAND $14	$85
Ranbaxy Inc.	$624 $624
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$493 Topicort Spray 0.25% $127	TOPICORT (desoximetasone) Topical Spray, 0.25% $72	HALOG (Halcinonide Cream, USP) 0.1% $43	HALOG OINTMENT (Halcinonide Ointment, USP) 0.1% $24	ULTRAVATE (halobetasol propionate) lotion $24	Other $203
AbbVie, Inc.	$490 Humira $468	Skyrizi $23
CSL Behring	$487 Hizentra $386	Haegarda $102
Other	$4,492 DUPIXENT $368	STELARA $316	TALTZ $222	EpiPen $211	Enbrel $208	Other $3,168

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,131
Education	$1,132

Biography

Dr. John Sowell is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders). He works in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Sowell has obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John K. Sowell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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