Samuel Bowen, MD
NPI 1790734226 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Bowen, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1790734226).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790734226
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22511 (AL)
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
455 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 75 | $100 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 57 | $125 |
| Partial Removal of Bone of Single Segment of Spine in Lower Back With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves During Fusion of Spine in Lower Back63052 | 30 | $136 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back of 1 Spine Bone in Neck22840 | 28 | $420 |
| Fusion of Lower Spine Bone and Partial Removal of Spine Bone Or Disc Through Back, 1 Disc |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 207 | 106 |
| Methocarbamol | 105 | 66 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 92 | 65 |
| Methylprednisolone | 69 | 58 |
| Gabapentin | 58 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 14 |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 across 9 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
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2021-06-15
- Certified
- 2021-06-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Bowen's NPI number?
- Samuel Bowen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790734226, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Bowen's specialty?
- Samuel Bowen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Bowen located?
- Samuel Bowen's practice location on file with NPPES is 806 St. Vincent'S Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205.
- What is Samuel Bowen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Bowen is (205) 986-5200.
- Does Samuel Bowen accept Medicare?
- Samuel Bowen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Bowen's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Bowen's NPI (1790734226) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.