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CHRISTOPHER S. BOWNS M.D.
NPI 1407004807
Emergency Medicine in Bakersfield, CA

Active since August 28, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
420 34TH STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 327-4647(661) 326-8507 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Christopher S. Bowns M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER S. BOWNS M.D. (NPI 1407004807) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A112762) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407004807
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER S. BOWNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address420 34TH STREETBakersfield, CA 93301-2237
Mailing AddressPost Office Box 661972Arcadia, CA 91066-1972 · (626) 447-0296 · Fax (626) 447-6057
Phone(661) 327-4647
Fax(661) 326-8507
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2012
✔ NPI 1407004807 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A112762
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
420 34TH STREET, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherA112762CA · Medical License

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

Christopher S. Bowns M.d. 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 ID8628238565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120329000597
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Bowns reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pinnacle Emergency Physicians Of Bakersfield, A Professional Corp
Same address
Emergency Medicine
420 34TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619153251 (661) 327-4647
Capital Hospitalist Medical Group Inc
110 mi
Emergency Medicine
1680 E 120TH ST
Los Angeles, CA 90059
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992178222 (330) 493-4443
Vep Mlk Emergency Medical Group Inc
110 mi
Emergency Medicine
1680 E 120TH ST
Los Angeles, CA 90059
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841679289 (855) 687-0618
Providence Medical Foundation
117 mi
General Practice
1514 VALLEY VISTA DR
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,699 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285890624 (909) 860-1144

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
167 services161 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
104 services98 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
63 services60 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
18 services18 patients
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406
This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93301 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.09 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $26.02 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

KLUPSTEEN PATEL AND KHURANA MDS
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
420 34TH STREET, BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Kern County (661) 327-4647

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 Christopher Bowns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Bowns is 1407004807. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2008.

Where is Christopher Bowns located?

Christopher Bowns practices at 420 34th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 327-4647.

What is Christopher Bowns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Bowns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Bowns 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 Christopher Bowns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Bowns reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Pinnacle Emergency Physicians Of Bakersfield, A Professional Corp (Bakersfield, CA), Capital Hospitalist Medical Group Inc (Los Angeles, CA), Vep Mlk Emergency Medical Group Inc (Los Angeles, CA) and Providence Medical Foundation (Diamond Bar, CA). 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 Christopher Bowns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Bowns was last updated on May 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.