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DR. KAREN JEAN BOWERS MD
NPI 1427443985
Emergency Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Active since April 01, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1701 N SENATE BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 962-3886(317) 963-5492 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2018, Feb 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Karen Jean Bowers Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN JEAN BOWERS MD (NPI 1427443985) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01080376A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427443985
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN JEAN BOWERSCredential: MD
Location Address1701 N SENATE BLVDIndianapolis, IN 46202-1239
Mailing Address1701 N Senate AveIndianapolis, IN 46202-5306 · (404) 251-8866
Phone(317) 962-3886
Fax(317) 963-5492
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427443985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01080376A
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.
1701 N SENATE BLVD, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Jean Pierce

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300014930IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen Jean Bowers 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 ID8123322195
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201205000088
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 2

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.
170 services168 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.
79 services79 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46202 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 20

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

THOMAS M DONAHUE MD
Anesthesiology
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 577-4200
DR. GINA MARIE DIANTONIO SWARTZEL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1701 N SENATE BLVD, B401
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-5975
NASER A KAFEEL DO
Internal Medicine
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-8776
ZACHARY JARRETT DO
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-5820
BARBRA A BACHMEIER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1701 N SENATE BLVD, RM AG 001
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-3886
MARK H HOYER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 678-3900
SHALINI K MANCHANDA MD
Internal Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
1701 N SENATE BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (888) 484-3258
SEAN DAVID GUSSICK MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1701 N SENATE BLVD, RADIOLOGY DEPT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 962-5740

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 Karen Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Bowers is 1427443985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2015. The provider is also known as Karen Jean Pierce.

Where is Karen Bowers located?

Karen Bowers practices at 1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 962-3886.

What is Karen Bowers's specialty?

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

Is Karen Bowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Bowers 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.

What insurance does Karen Bowers accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Karen 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.

Is Karen Bowers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Bowers is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Bowers was last updated on October 9, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.