DR. VERNON DEAN BOWMAN JR. MD
NPI 1053311068
Family Medicine in Ashdown, AR

Active since August 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
146 HWY 32-2A, ASHDOWN, AR 71822(870) 898-5525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Vernon Dean Bowman Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. VERNON DEAN BOWMAN JR. MD (NPI 1053311068) is an individual family medicine provider in Ashdown, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E3830) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Michael Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053311068
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERNON DEAN BOWMAN JR.Credential: MD
Location Address146 HWY 32-2AAshdown, AR 71822
Mailing Address146 Hwy 32-2aAshdown, AR 71822 · (870) 898-5525
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1053311068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E3830✔ Licensed in TX · M3478
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
146 HWY 32-2A, Ashdown, AR 71822

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13002 Moores LnTexarkana, TX 75503-2204 · Phone (430) 200-4350 · Fax (833) 491-2722
Location 26010 Trinity HtsTexarkana, AR 71854-8318 · Phone (430) 200-4350 · Fax (833) 491-2722

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid154230001AR

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vernon Dean Bowman Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557344595
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040610000646, I20071024000463
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Vernon Bowman reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
146 HIGHWAY 32 2A
Ashdown, AR 71822
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas and Texas enrollments
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
5904 SUMMERFIELD DR
Texarkana, TX 75503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
5904 SUMMERFIELD DR
Texarkana, TX 75503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
6010 TRINITY HTS
Texarkana, AR 71854
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1000 PINE ST
Texarkana, TX 75501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 48 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 43

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
5,610 services899 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
1,932 services288 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
1,307 services155 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
1,014 services82 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
949 services149 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
789 services220 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus St Michael Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Texarkana, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450801
Location2600 St Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 · Bowie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71822 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
78%1,774 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%132 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
62%132 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 35

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers30 claims80 services$5.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers17 claims27 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$24.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary catheter anchoring device, adhesive skin attachment, each A4333
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims132 services$2.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers13 claims15 services$9.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$34.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vernon Bowman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernon Bowman is 1053311068. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2005.

Where is Vernon Bowman located?

Vernon Bowman practices at 146 Hwy 32-2a, Ashdown, AR 71822. The listed phone number is (870) 898-5525.

What is Vernon Bowman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Vernon Bowman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vernon Bowman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vernon Bowman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vernon Bowman reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Family Medical Associates, P.A. (Ashdown, AR), Midsouth Homecare PLLC (Texarkana, TX), Midsouth Transitions Medical Group (Texarkana, TX), Midsouth Transitions Arkansas PA (Texarkana, AR) and Texarkana Emergency Physicians PLLC (Texarkana, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vernon Bowman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vernon Bowman accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 8 other insurers list Vernon Bowman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Vernon Bowman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vernon Bowman is affiliated with Christus St Michael Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernon Bowman was last updated on April 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.