Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr., MD
- Medicare services, 2023
- 28
- Part D claims, 2024
- 12
- MIPS score, 2024
- 86
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $719
- Practice address
- 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
- Practice phone
- Call (863) 687-7251
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc.
Lakeland, Florida
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Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. is a general surgeon in Lakeland, Florida
Dr. Hower practices at Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida.
Dr. Hower's NPI, 1417928680, was assigned on January 27, 2006. Dr. Hower graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Hower holds Florida license ME81103.
- NPI
- 1417928680NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 0244271492
- NPI enumeration date
- January 27, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (863) 687-7251
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 78
- Medical school graduation
- 1974
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. practices at Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida
Dr. Hower's primary practice is Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc., at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 in Polk County. The practice phone is (863) 687-7251.
- Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc.1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 · Polk CountyPhone(863) 687-7251
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 4 medical groups
Dr. Hower's primary practice is Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Hower is also affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. The medical group on file is Hartford Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Hower to 3 more medical groups, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Hower practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 3 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. is one of 1,593 general surgeons in Florida
Surgery is Dr. Hower's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Hower is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Hower's licenses on file in 14 states: Florida, Maine, Louisiana, Georgia, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Michigan, Utah, Virginia, Connecticut, Oregon, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Mississippi.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, FloridaPrimary
- Maine license
- Louisiana license
- Georgia license
- New Mexico license
- Wisconsin license
- Michigan license
- Utah license
- Virginia license
- Connecticut license
- Oregon license
- Pennsylvania license
- West Virginia license
- Mississippi license
General surgeons near Dr. Hower
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. billed Medicare for 28 services in 2023
CMS data shows 28 Medicare services from Dr. Hower across 1 procedure code in 2023. Medicare paid $2,414 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Hower's Medicare services by type, 2020 to 2023
- 2020
- 2023
- Tests and treatments
- 2020: 02023: 28
- Office and hospital visits
- 2020: 302023: 0100%
Dr. Hower compared with the Florida median for general surgeons, 2023
- Dr. Hower
- Florida median
- Medicare services
- 28vs 19886% below
- Part D claims
- 36vs 4316% below
Medians across 1,425 general surgeons in Florida with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Hower's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2023
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s patients have a median age of 59
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Hower's median patient age at 59, with 50% women.
Dr. Hower's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 59
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women50%
- Men50%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Hower wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 2 drugs, with $1,897 in total drug cost. In 2016, CMS named 29 claims across 2 drugs.
Dr. Hower's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2016 to 2018
- 2016
- 2018
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2016: 292018: 3624%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2018, 2 in 2016.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. scored 86 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 86 out of 100 for Dr. Hower for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Hower accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Hower's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 86of 100Final score
- 64.1of 100Quality
- 98of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 77of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. received $719 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 16 general payments to Dr. Hower from 7 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 81% of the total. Organogenesis Inc. paid the most, $249.
General payments to Dr. Hower by program year, 2016 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Hower by kind, 2016 to 2024
- Food and beverage$58681%
- Travel and lodging$13319%
Companies that paid Dr. Hower the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Hower.
Awards and honors for Dr. Hower
- Undated
- ACS Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. graduated from Tulane School of Medicine
Dr. Hower graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Hower is a member of ACS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. accepts plans from 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Hower is in network with 11 carriers, including Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Cigna
- Humana
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Health Alliance Plan
- Molina
- Regence Health Plans
- +3 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Hower accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare7
- PPO7
- HMO4
- EPO2
- Medicaid1
- POS1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s NPI number?
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s NPI number is 1417928680. It was assigned on January 27, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.?
Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. is a general surgeon in Lakeland, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. practice?
Dr. Hower practices at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Dr. Hower's primary practice is Lakeland Regional Health Systems, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Hower to 3 medical groups.
What is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Hower is (863) 687-7251.
What is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s medical license number?
Dr. Hower holds Florida license ME81103, one of the licenses on file in 14 states.
Which states has Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Hower in Florida (2000 to 2027), Maine (since 2012), Louisiana (1975 to 2020), Georgia (1997 to 2017), New Mexico (2003 to 2017), Wisconsin (2001 to 2015), Michigan (2001 to 2014), Utah (2002 to 2014), Virginia (1995 to 2014), Connecticut (2009 to 2012), Oregon (2000 to 2012), Pennsylvania (2001 to 2010), West Virginia (2001 to 2004) and Mississippi (1974 to 1980).
Which hospitals is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. affiliated with?
Dr. Hower is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. part of?
Dr. Hower is linked to Hartford Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Hower to 3 more medical groups.
Does Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Hower billed Medicare for 28 services in 2023, and Dr. Hower accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr.'s MIPS score?
Dr. Hower's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 86 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
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Is Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. board certified?
Yes. Dr. Hower is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
What services does Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. bill to Medicare?
In 2023, Dr. Hower's most billed Medicare services were special service (99183).
Where did Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. go to medical school?
Dr. Hower graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1974.
What drugs does Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. prescribe most?
In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hower's most prescribed drugs by claims were Gentamicin Sulfate and Pentoxifylline.
Has Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $719 in general payments to Dr. Hower from 7 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Organogenesis Inc.
How long has Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. been practicing?
Dr. Hower graduated from medical school in 1974, 52 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. John Franklin Hower Jr. accept?
Dr. Hower is in network with 11 carriers, including Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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