Alpha A Fowler, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Alpha A Fowler is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Richmond, VA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), PULMONARY DISEASE
Alpha a Fowler, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1975 and has 51+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1250 E Marshall St Internal Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298-5051
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202376.23/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.59%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia0.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
577
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
210
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,873
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.41M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1975)
Mailing address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Alpha a Fowler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alpha a Fowler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Richmond required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alpha a Fowler
NPI records show Dr. Fowler as active with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 828-2161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alpha a Fowler
Practice Location
1250 E Marshall St Internal Medicine, Richmond, VA 23298-5051
Mailing Address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
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