JAMES BOWSHER M.D.
NPI 1447584602
Ophthalmology in Charleston, SC

Q: What is James Bowsher's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bowsher is 1447584602. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2009.

Q: What is James Bowsher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bowsher was last updated on September 25, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since September 21, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About James Bowsher M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES BOWSHER M.D. (NPI 1447584602) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (82957) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447584602

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES BOWSHERCredential: M.D.

Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-5109

Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200

Phone(843) 792-1414

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2019

✔ NPI 1447584602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 82957✔ Licensed in IN · 01072595A✔ Licensed in VA · 0116022026

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.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

James Bowsher 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 ID6204060429

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191112003106

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.

Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 92060

This is an eye exam that checks for any misalignment in your eyes, also known as deviation. It also assesses the movement range of your eyes. The procedure is painless and helps in detecting conditions like strabismus or other vision issues.

20 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

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