Richard Bowles, M.D.
NPI 1881957835 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Watertown, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bowles, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Watertown, NY (NPI 1881957835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881957835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TL0004864 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
697 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 | 267 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 95 | $163 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 71 | $74 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 62 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 47 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 38 | $48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 466 | 253 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 99 | 62 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 86 | 66 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 60 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 53 | 51 |
| Ibuprofen | 37 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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 (4)
- 12631 E 17th AveMailstop B202Aurora, CO 80045-2527Phone: (303) 724-2963
- 265 Tanglewood LaneSuite E-1Silverthorne, CO 80498Phone: (303) 274-7354Fax: (720) 497-6781
- 1240 Eagles Landing Pkwy Ste 300Stockbridge, GA 30281-5173Phone: (770) 506-4350
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-2527Phone: (216) 978-0786
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-24
- Last updated
- 2021-07-29
- Certified
- 2021-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bowles's NPI number?
- Richard Bowles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881957835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bowles's specialty?
- Richard Bowles is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bowles located?
- Richard Bowles's practice location on file with NPPES is 1571 Washington St Ste 200, Watertown, NY 13601-9304.
- What is Richard Bowles's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bowles is (315) 782-1650.
- Does Richard Bowles accept Medicare?
- Richard Bowles is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bowles's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bowles's NPI (1881957835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.