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CHARLES BOWER MD
NPI 1184714677
Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology in Springdale, AR

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762(479) 725-6880(479) 725-6582 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Charles Bower Md NPPES

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

CHARLES BOWER MD (NPI 1184714677) is an individual pediatric otolaryngology provider in Springdale, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C-6793) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Little Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184714677
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207YP0228X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES BOWERCredential: MD
Location Address2601 GENE GEORGE BLVDSpringdale, AR 72762-0845
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1100
Phone(479) 725-6880
Fax(479) 725-6582
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 2018
✔ NPI 1184714677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Pediatric OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YP0228X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C-6793
Definition
A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic SurgeryTaxonomy 207YX0905X · License C-6793 (AR)
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD, Springdale, AR 72762
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · Phone (501) 364-1100

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid117391001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Charles Bower Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Bower reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
7.7 mi
Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
519 LATHAM DR
Lowell, AR 72745
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407021280 (479) 750-0125
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
150 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ROBERT CATON BAKER MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6800
ABIGAIL STOVER MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6909
JEFFREY DALE GRILLS MD
Pediatrics
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6977
DR. KELLY DAWN MATTIX MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6800
MARY CATHERINE HOWELL AUD
Audiologist
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6904
DR. BRYCE ALSTON VANCE D.O.
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 309-5391
CASIE MARIE JAMES MD
Pediatrics
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6866
DR. SARAH MORRIS WESTON M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
2601 GENE GEORGE BLVD
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Washington County (479) 725-6977

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 Charles Bower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bower is 1184714677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Charles Bower located?

Charles Bower practices at 2601 Gene George Blvd, Springdale, AR 72762. The listed phone number is (479) 725-6880.

What is Charles Bower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Pediatric Otolaryngology, with taxonomy code 207YP0228X.

Is Charles Bower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Bower is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Bower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Bower reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Lowell, AR) and Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR). 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 Charles Bower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Bower accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Charles Bower 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Bower was last updated on October 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.