James Bowman, M.D./ PHD
NPI 1003105719 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bowman, M.D./ PHD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1003105719).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003105719
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D./ PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32072 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,365 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 251 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 192 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 191 | $29 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 162 | $60 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 | 156 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 93 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 156 | 106 |
| Methocarbamol | 122 | 108 |
| Amoxicillin | 85 | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 74 | 38 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 45 | 38 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 31 | 14 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$510 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-04
- Last updated
- 2023-04-11
- Certified
- 2023-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bowman's NPI number?
- James Bowman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003105719, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bowman's specialty?
- James Bowman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bowman located?
- James Bowman's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 10th Ave S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35205-1248.
- What is James Bowman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bowman is (205) 933-7838.
- Does James Bowman accept Medicare?
- James Bowman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bowman's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bowman's NPI (1003105719) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.