Esther Bowie, MD
NPI 1942316278 · Ophthalmology Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esther Bowie, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1942316278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942316278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD440730 (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
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
1,117 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 526 | $23 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 306 | $62 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 213 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $93 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 17 | $71 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Intermediate Testing92082 | 13 | $19 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 100 | 39 |
| Timolol Maleate | 35 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 24 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 24 | 12 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 22 | — |
| Acetazolamide | 13 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2011-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esther Bowie's NPI number?
- Esther Bowie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942316278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esther Bowie's specialty?
- Esther Bowie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Esther Bowie located?
- Esther Bowie's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Esther Bowie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esther Bowie is (800) 243-1455.
- Does Esther Bowie accept Medicare?
- Esther Bowie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esther Bowie's NPI active?
- Yes — Esther Bowie's NPI (1942316278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.