Richard Bowers, M.D.
NPI 1588648109 · Ophthalmology Physician · Sewickley, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bowers, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Sewickley, PA (NPI 1588648109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588648109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD040063E (PA)
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
1,624 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 556 | $117 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 242 | $83 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 216 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 129 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 123 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 96 | $53 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 902 | 156 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 417 | 260 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 283 | 202 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 113 | 38 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 104 | 30 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 85 | 21 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$795 across 27 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
- 2005-12-06
- Last updated
- 2011-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bowers's NPI number?
- Richard Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588648109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bowers's specialty?
- Richard Bowers is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bowers located?
- Richard Bowers's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Broad St, Sewickley, PA 15143-1500.
- What is Richard Bowers's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bowers is (412) 741-4610.
- Does Richard Bowers accept Medicare?
- Richard Bowers is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bowers's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bowers's NPI (1588648109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.