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Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology
University of Washington School of Medicine (1976)
316 Martin Luther King Junior Way Suite 401
Tacoma, WA 98405

Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD is a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50 years of experience.

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Office Locations

316 Martin Luther King Junior Way Suite 401
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test
type 4 home sleep study

In 2023, Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT), and type 4 home sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

home sleep study
sleep study

In 2012, Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD had a list price for home sleep study, and sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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 Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2012 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
bronchoscopy 16
doctor visit 825
hospital care 243
inpatient care 243
preventive care 18
pulmonary testing 387
sleep study 36
vaccines 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2013 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
bronchoscopy 15
doctor visit 828
hospital care 201
inpatient care 201
preventive care 11
pulmonary testing 362
sleep study 22
vaccines 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 320
Female 336
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 564
Black 36
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 19
Age
From 65 to 74 252
From 75 to 84 217
85 and over 89
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 34
Dementia 7
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2014 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 26
doctor visit 824
hospital care 137
inpatient care 137
pulmonary testing 328
sleep study 68

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 338
Female 336
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 572
Black 42
Hispanic 0
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 16
Age
From 65 to 74 270
From 75 to 84 197
85 and over 97
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 34
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2015 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 39
aspiration 12
bronchoscopy 12
doctor visit 884
hospital care 151
inpatient care 151
pulmonary testing 359
sleep study 67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 736
Female 732
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1236
Black 96
Hispanic 22
Asian 56
Other 26
Native American 32
Age
From 65 to 74 542
From 75 to 84 518
85 and over 180
Less than 65 228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 36
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 49
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 40
doctor visit 896
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120
preventive care 11
pulmonary testing 349
sleep study 83
vaccines 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 385
Female 376
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 636
Black 49
Hispanic 22
Asian 27
Other 15
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 297
From 75 to 84 266
85 and over 87
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2016

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 58
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 50
Diabetes 33
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 35
doctor visit 855
hospital care 112
inpatient care 112
pulmonary testing 250
sleep study 65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 309
Female 356
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 561
Black 42
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 0
Native American 17
Age
From 65 to 74 264
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 79
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2017

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 33
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2018 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 29
doctor visit 821
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82
preventive care 15
pulmonary testing 278
sleep study 57
vaccines 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 290
Female 349
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 536
Black 27
Hispanic 20
Asian 24
Other 15
Native American 17
Age
From 65 to 74 263
From 75 to 84 237
85 and over 68
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2018

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 36
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2019 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 26
doctor visit 801
hospital care 113
inpatient care 113
preventive care 11
pulmonary testing 394
sleep study 54
vaccines 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 315
Female 361
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 575
Black 39
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 292
From 75 to 84 232
85 and over 73
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 33
Dementia 9
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 623
hospital care 29
inpatient care 29
preventive care 11
pulmonary testing 349
sleep study 11
vaccines 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 262
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 443
Black 37
Hispanic 17
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 236
From 75 to 84 191
85 and over 56
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 36
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2021 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 651
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
pulmonary testing 295
sleep study 26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 253
Female 276
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 444
Black 29
Hispanic 12
Asian 19
Other 14
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 50
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 12
doctor visit 752
pulmonary testing 372
sleep study 61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 228
Female 284
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 443
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 209
85 and over 61
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 33
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 32
Dementia 4
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tacoma, WA were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

airway management 29
aspiration 14
bronchoscopy 14
doctor visit 796
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120
preventive care 12
pulmonary testing 338
sleep study 50
vaccines 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD.

Gender
Male 312
Female 335
Ethnicity
Black / African American 38
Asian / Pacific Islander 20
Non-Hispanic White 546
Native American / Alaskan Native 12
Hispanic 9
Other 9
Age
75 to 84 227
85 and over 76
Less than 65 85
65 to 74 257

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 27
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Cancer 14
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (1976)

Residency: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Washington

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Hamilton Rowlands, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA. 

4.88
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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Rowlands is one of the best, if not THE best MD I've had the pleasure of being a patient of. He should be the model of what every doctor or provider should aspire to be. Compassionate, friendly, personable and funny! I always look forward to my visits with him. I know his staff will be sad whenever he decides to retire. He's the best!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-27
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Dr. Rowlands is just an Amazing Professional Physician. He listens, explains where I understand & he makes me feel comfortable to open up regarding my concerns. I'm truly grateful to have him as my Dr.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-05
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Dr Rowlands is a superb physician. He is personable, knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and I like him. I feel very blessed to have him as my doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-14
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I had a very good visit!! Inked feeling relieved and look forward to my next visit! Put me ease and lots of questions!! I'm very happy with my appt
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-14
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I would definitely recommend this care provider. He has always shown the best of care, compassion and expertise in his field.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-21
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Dr. Rowland is always on task about my healthcare. He takes great care of me. Thank you.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-01
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Dr. Rowlands was outstanding in his interest, care, knowledge, and diagnosis.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-08
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I'm gratefulHe's still practicing and will be sad when he decides to retire.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-18
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Efficient visit- quick and all expectations met.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-15
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Dr. Rowlands us superb as is the entire staff.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $766 ANORO
$257 		TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$244 		NUCALA
$108 		ANORO ELLIPTA
$48 		BREO
$39 		Other
$70
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $351 SYMBICORT
$252 		TEZSPIRE
$77 		FASENRA
$22
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. $320 Brovana
$201 		Lonhala Magnair
$114 		LATUDA
$5
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $187 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN
$123 		UPTRAVI
$64
Genentech USA, Inc. $171 Esbriet
$101 		XOLAIR
$70
Other $1,246 Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection Precedex 100 mcg
$98 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$68 		Perforomist
$62 		DUPIXENT
$62 		GLASSIA
$60 		Other
$895
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,002
Education $38

Biography

Dr. John Rowlands is a Tacoma, WA physician who specializes in adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rowlands is professionally affiliated with MultiCare. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Rowlands graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

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