Melva Bowman, M.D.
NPI 1992895361 · Family Medicine Physician · Hamlet, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melva Bowman, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hamlet, NC (NPI 1992895361).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992895361
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35275 (NC)
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
1,335 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 | 848 | $115 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 269 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 107 | $114 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 36 | $114 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 25 | $81 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 305 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 293 | 77 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 268 | 64 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 192 | 47 |
| Alprazolam | 171 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 157 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 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
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2014-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melva Bowman's NPI number?
- Melva Bowman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992895361, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melva Bowman's specialty?
- Melva Bowman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melva Bowman located?
- Melva Bowman's practice location on file with NPPES is 224 W Main St Ste a, Hamlet, NC 28345-3322.
- What is Melva Bowman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melva Bowman is (910) 582-2696.
- Does Melva Bowman accept Medicare?
- Melva Bowman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melva Bowman's NPI active?
- Yes — Melva Bowman's NPI (1992895361) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.