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Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

52 Underwood Street
Orlando, FL 32806

(407) 649-6823

Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD is affiliated with Orlando Health, Watson Clinic and WATSON CLINIC LLP.

Office Locations

1600 Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Lakeland, FL 33805

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Orlando Health

52 Underwood Street
Orlando, FL 32806

(407) 649-6823

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

brain MRI

cervical spine CT scan

MRI

pelvis X-ray

spine CT scan

videofluoroscopic swallow study

In 2023, Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD had a list price for brain MRI, cervical (neck) spine CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), pelvis X-ray, spine CT scan, and videofluoroscopic swallow study (modified barium swallow) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

neck ultrasound

By Affordability:

spine imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD performed more neck ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for spine imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal imaging

carotid duplex ultrasound

chest CT scan

lower extremity venous duplex

ultrasound

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD performed more abdominal imaging, carotid duplex ultrasound, chest CT scan, lower extremity venous duplex, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	828
aspiration	26
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	239
catheterization	29
CT scan	1082
diagnostic imaging	23
diagnostic procedures	26
gastrointestinal procedures	51
hip imaging	79
image guided procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	55
musculoskeletal imaging	206
neck imaging	94
nuclear scan	63
pelvic imaging	559
spinal procedures	133
thoracic (chest) imaging	1323
ultrasound (sonogram)	897
vascular procedures	470
women's imaging	42
X-rays	1343

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	781
aspiration	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	254
breast procedures	338
catheterization	17
CT scan	1082
diagnostic procedures	19
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hip imaging	96
image guided procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	68
musculoskeletal imaging	253
neck imaging	112
nuclear scan	51
pelvic imaging	505
preventive care	338
spinal procedures	186
thoracic (chest) imaging	1556
ultrasound (sonogram)	851
vascular procedures	420
women's imaging	375
X-rays	1972

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1393
Female	2384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3379
Black	214
Hispanic	129
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1334
From 75 to 84	1380
85 and over	672
Less than 65	391

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	767
aspiration	11
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	286
breast procedures	598
CT scan	1010
diagnostic imaging	16
gastrointestinal procedures	43
hip imaging	96
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	82
musculoskeletal imaging	214
neck imaging	92
nuclear scan	32
pelvic imaging	499
pleural drainage	11
preventive care	598
spinal procedures	97
thoracic (chest) imaging	1610
ultrasound (sonogram)	786
vascular procedures	395
women's imaging	634
X-rays	2292

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1366
Female	2573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3534
Black	230
Hispanic	127
Asian	21
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1443
From 75 to 84	1399
85 and over	672
Less than 65	425

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2015 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	998
aspiration	40
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	310
CT scan	1356
diagnostic imaging	17
diagnostic procedures	19
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hip imaging	94
image guided procedures	19
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	19
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	136
musculoskeletal imaging	235
neck imaging	162
nuclear scan	55
pelvic imaging	643
spinal procedures	112
thoracic (chest) imaging	1727
ultrasound (sonogram)	947
vascular procedures	410
women's imaging	39
X-rays	1623

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3154
Female	4472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6842
Black	418
Hispanic	260
Asian	0
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2814
From 75 to 84	2650
85 and over	1402
Less than 65	760

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2016 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	903
aspiration	38
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	337
CT scan	1176
diagnostic imaging	16
diagnostic procedures	24
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hip imaging	16
image guided procedures	24
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	117
musculoskeletal imaging	174
neck imaging	183
nuclear scan	59
pelvic imaging	532
spinal procedures	114
thoracic (chest) imaging	1984
ultrasound (sonogram)	1015
vascular procedures	422
women's imaging	52
X-rays	1939

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1620
Female	2404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3568
Black	237
Hispanic	166
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1476
From 75 to 84	1388
85 and over	743
Less than 65	417

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2017 were thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays, CT scan and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	832
aspiration	55
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	313
CT scan	1244
diagnostic imaging	13
diagnostic procedures	28
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hip imaging	24
image guided procedures	28
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	100
musculoskeletal imaging	175
neck imaging	181
nuclear scan	41
pelvic imaging	541
spinal procedures	121
thoracic (chest) imaging	1992
ultrasound (sonogram)	883
vascular procedures	410
women's imaging	34
X-rays	1908

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1662
Female	2318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3557
Black	218
Hispanic	145
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1470
From 75 to 84	1390
85 and over	711
Less than 65	409

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2018 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	1001
aspiration	58
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	315
CT scan	1381
diagnostic imaging	16
diagnostic procedures	42
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hip imaging	28
image guided procedures	42
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	127
musculoskeletal imaging	206
neck imaging	189
nuclear scan	59
pelvic imaging	634
spinal procedures	112
thoracic (chest) imaging	502
ultrasound (sonogram)	1055
vascular procedures	496
women's imaging	30
X-rays	356

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1712
Female	2432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3637
Black	258
Hispanic	167
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1494
From 75 to 84	1496
85 and over	757
Less than 65	397

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2019 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	797
aspiration	46
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	254
CT scan	1161
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hip imaging	27
injections	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	157
musculoskeletal imaging	156
neck imaging	151
pelvic imaging	551
spinal procedures	68
thoracic (chest) imaging	446
ultrasound (sonogram)	961
vascular procedures	528
women's imaging	25
X-rays	313

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1655
Female	2194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3439
Black	196
Hispanic	138
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1465
From 75 to 84	1399
85 and over	681
Less than 65	304

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2020 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	657
aspiration	12
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	310
CT scan	1034
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	71
musculoskeletal imaging	110
neck imaging	126
nuclear scan	20
pelvic imaging	445
pleural drainage	12
spinal procedures	98
thoracic (chest) imaging	356
ultrasound (sonogram)	785
vascular procedures	429
women's imaging	22
X-rays	272

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1470
Female	1924

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2970
Black	199
Hispanic	149
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1212
From 75 to 84	1274
85 and over	642
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2021 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	758
aspiration	12
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	239
CT scan	1018
injections	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	50
musculoskeletal imaging	109
neck imaging	168
pelvic imaging	508
spinal procedures	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	326
ultrasound (sonogram)	916
vascular procedures	418
women's imaging	32
X-rays	238

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1338
Female	1858

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2832
Black	193
Hispanic	111
Asian	21
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1240
From 75 to 84	1175
85 and over	597
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL during 2022 were CT scan, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	709
aspiration	24
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	181
CT scan	914
injections	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	82
neck imaging	193
pelvic imaging	460
spinal procedures	51
thoracic (chest) imaging	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	854
vascular procedures	312
women's imaging	35
X-rays	155

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1206
Female	1655

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2549
Black	149
Hispanic	95
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1052
From 75 to 84	1088
85 and over	547
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Lakeland, FL were CT scan, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	821
aspiration	31
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	276
breast procedures	468
catheterization	23
CT scan	1132
diagnostic imaging	16
diagnostic procedures	26
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hip imaging	57
image guided procedures	26
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	90
musculoskeletal imaging	174
neck imaging	150
nuclear scan	47
pelvic imaging	534
pleural drainage	11
preventive care	468
spinal procedures	105
thoracic (chest) imaging	1106
ultrasound (sonogram)	904
vascular procedures	428
women's imaging	120
X-rays	1128

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1506
Female	2201

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	210
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	3300
Hispanic	135
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	36

**Age**
75 to 84	1330
85 and over	674
Less than 65	338
65 to 74	1363

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	16
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology Certification and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology Certification

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph M. McDowell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orlando Health

Watson Clinic

WATSON CLINIC LLP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$119 $119
GE Healthcare	$23 $23
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$17 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $17
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$16 Vascular $16
Endocare, Inc.	$14 Cryo Probe $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$189

Biography

Dr. Joseph McDowell is a diagnostic radiology specialist in Lakeland, FL and Orlando, FL. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Watson Clinic and Orlando Health. According to Watson Clinic, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. McDowell's office in Lakeland, FL. He attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston for medical school and subsequently trained at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans for residency. In addition to English, Dr. McDowell speaks Spanish.