Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

DR. RALPH JEFFREY BOWERS OD
NPI 1194707455
Optometrist in Las Cruces, NM

Q: What is Ralph Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Bowers is 1194707455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Q: What is Ralph Bowers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Bowers was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.

Active since November 14, 2005PECOS Enrolled

225 E IDAHO AVE, STE 28, LAS CRUCES, NM 88005(505) 523-7846(505) 523-1262 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

On this page

About Dr. Ralph Jeffrey Bowers Od NPPES

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

DR. RALPH JEFFREY BOWERS OD (NPI 1194707455) is an individual optometrist in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (227) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194707455

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RALPH JEFFREY BOWERSCredential: OD

Location Address225 E IDAHO AVE, STE 28Las Cruces, NM 88005-3242

Mailing Address225 E Idaho Ave, Ste 28Las Cruces, NM 88005-3242 · (505) 523-7846 · Fax (505) 523-1262

Phone(505) 523-7846

Fax(505) 523-1262

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1973

Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1194707455 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NM · 227

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

225 E IDAHO AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88005

Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidP0466NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ralph Jeffrey Bowers Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6709901853

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100914000377

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

77 services74 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88005 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

$126.21 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.00 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

LAUREL ARRIZA LMSW

Social Worker

225 E IDAHO AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (575) 209-4269

HAWKINS CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractor

225 E IDAHO AVE, SUITE 25
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (575) 647-1885

MESILLA VALLEY HEARING AID CENTER

Hearing Aid Equipment

225 E IDAHO AVE, SUITE 24
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (575) 526-9091

CAROL R BURKS PHD LLC

Psychologist (Clinical)

225 E IDAHO AVE, SUITE 10
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (575) 524-8404

DAPHNIE MONIQUE TRUJILLO

Social Worker

225 E IDAHO AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (575) 571-4390

JEREMY L FOSTER

Counselor

225 E IDAHO AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (575) 209-4269

PATRICIA J ANDREWS M.D.

Internal Medicine

225 E IDAHO AVE, #17
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (505) 526-5525

GREGORY E JOHNSON M.D.

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

225 E IDAHO AVE, #17
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005

Doña Ana County (505) 526-5525

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 Ralph Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Bowers is 1194707455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2005.

Where is Ralph Bowers located?

Ralph Bowers practices at 225 E Idaho Ave Ste 28, Las Cruces, NM 88005. The listed phone number is (505) 523-7846.

What is Ralph Bowers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ralph Bowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Bowers is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ralph Bowers accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Ralph Bowers 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 Ralph Bowers was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.