James Bowers, MD
NPI 1134138753 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Burlington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bowers, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Burlington, NC (NPI 1134138753).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134138753
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 47899-020 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,188 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 437 | $120 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 264 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 98 | $43 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 83 | $159 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 74 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 433 | 155 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 213 | 111 |
| Celecoxib | 191 | 112 |
| Methocarbamol | 144 | 111 |
| Methylprednisolone | 129 | 116 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 101 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 3 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2022-05-13
- Certified
- 2022-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bowers's NPI number?
- James Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134138753, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bowers's specialty?
- James Bowers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bowers located?
- James Bowers's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-8862.
- What is James Bowers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bowers is (336) 584-5544.
- Does James Bowers accept Medicare?
- James Bowers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bowers's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bowers's NPI (1134138753) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.