James Bown, M.D.
NPI 1629081260 · Gastroenterology Physician · St George, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bown, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in St George, UT (NPI 1629081260).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629081260
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 290027-1205 (UT)
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
19 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
1,486 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 443 | $236 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 306 | $102 |
| Dilation of Esophagus43450 | 155 | $37 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 110 | $122 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 100 | $172 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 450 | 149 |
| Omeprazole | 149 | 61 |
| Famotidine | 89 | 28 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 18 | — |
| Fluconazole | 16 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin | 13 | 12 |
| Sucralfate | 13 | — |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$860 across 52 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
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2015-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bown's NPI number?
- James Bown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629081260, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bown's specialty?
- James Bown is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bown located?
- James Bown's practice location on file with NPPES is 368 E Riverside Dr, St George, UT 84790-6896.
- What is James Bown's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bown is (435) 673-1149.
- Does James Bown accept Medicare?
- James Bown is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bown's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bown's NPI (1629081260) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.