Braden Bowles, PA-C
NPI 1194074948 · Medical Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Braden Bowles, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1194074948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194074948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA22471 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 105 | $106 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 50 | $154 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $106–$154 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 61 | 61 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 51 | 49 |
| Cephalexin | 49 | 48 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 43 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 25 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 20 | 20 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2615 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301Phone: (661) 869-6200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-09-06
- Last updated
- 2019-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Braden Bowles's NPI number?
- Braden Bowles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194074948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Braden Bowles's specialty?
- Braden Bowles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Braden Bowles located?
- Braden Bowles's practice location on file with NPPES is 8327 Brimhall Rd Ste 702, Bakersfield, CA 93312-4051.
- What is Braden Bowles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Braden Bowles is (661) 535-8990.
- Does Braden Bowles accept Medicare?
- Braden Bowles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Braden Bowles's NPI active?
- Yes — Braden Bowles's NPI (1194074948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.