Barbara Bowers, M.D.
NPI 1578530192 · Ophthalmology Physician · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Bowers, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1578530192).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578530192
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29828 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,260 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 478 | $24 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 271 | $483 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $122 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 111 | $35 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 90 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 72 | $158 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 111 | 84 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 106 | 80 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 70 | 48 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 51 | 34 |
| Ofloxacin | 26 | 19 |
| Tobramycin | 17 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,121 across 36 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
- 2006-03-02
- Last updated
- 2016-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Bowers's NPI number?
- Barbara Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578530192, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Bowers's specialty?
- Barbara Bowers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barbara Bowers located?
- Barbara Bowers's practice location on file with NPPES is 1130 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003-4540.
- What is Barbara Bowers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Bowers is (270) 415-0245.
- Does Barbara Bowers accept Medicare?
- Barbara Bowers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Bowers's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Bowers's NPI (1578530192) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.