Christopher Bowns, M.D.
NPI 1407004807 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Bowns, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1407004807).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407004807
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
365 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 167 | $176 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 104 | $122 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 63 | $217 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 18 | $72 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, 4-10 Minutes99406 | 13 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$217 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 95 | 95 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 48 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 35 | 34 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 34 | 33 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 16 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-28
- Last updated
- 2012-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Bowns's NPI number?
- Christopher Bowns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407004807, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Bowns's specialty?
- Christopher Bowns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Bowns located?
- Christopher Bowns's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 34th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2237.
- What is Christopher Bowns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Bowns is (661) 327-4647.
- Does Christopher Bowns accept Medicare?
- Christopher Bowns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Bowns's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Bowns's NPI (1407004807) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.