Mark Bowers, MD
NPI 1316353949 · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Bowers, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1316353949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316353949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 62501 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
11 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
334 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 | 159 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $97 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 36 | $61 |
| Application of Short Leg Cast29405 | 20 | $89 |
| Cast Supplies, Short Leg Cast, Adult (11 Years +), FiberglassQ4038 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,098 across 20 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
- 2014-07-02
- Last updated
- 2021-07-16
- Certified
- 2021-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Bowers's NPI number?
- Mark Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316353949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Bowers's specialty?
- Mark Bowers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Bowers located?
- Mark Bowers's practice location on file with NPPES is 2929 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123-2762.
- What is Mark Bowers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Bowers is (858) 939-6505.
- Does Mark Bowers accept Medicare?
- Mark Bowers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Bowers's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Bowers's NPI (1316353949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.