Richard Bowen, PA-C
NPI 1497347975 · Physician Assistant · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bowen, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1497347975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497347975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3720 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
5 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
957 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 | 297 | $78 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 153 | $6 |
| Radiation Treatment Management, 5 Treatment Sessions77427 | 93 | $163 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 87 | $84 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 81 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 232 | 82 |
| Fluocinonide | 119 | 64 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 80 | 42 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 73 | 34 |
| Hydrocortisone | 71 | 45 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 61 | 16 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 24 | — |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,538 across 149 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4006 Henderson DrJacksonville, NC 28546-0055Phone: (910) 353-6406
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-02-06
- Last updated
- 2023-02-27
- Certified
- 2023-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bowen's NPI number?
- Richard Bowen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497347975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bowen's specialty?
- Richard Bowen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Bowen located?
- Richard Bowen's practice location on file with NPPES is 5600 California Ave Ste 101, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1614.
- What is Richard Bowen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bowen is (661) 322-2700.
- Does Richard Bowen accept Medicare?
- Richard Bowen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bowen's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bowen's NPI (1497347975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.