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DR. CHRISTIAN ANDREW BOWERS M.D.
NPI 1487897542
Neurological Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Active since April 19, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UNM NEUROSURGERY MSC10 5615, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-3401(505) 272-6091 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2024, Feb 7, 2020, Aug 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Christian Andrew Bowers M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTIAN ANDREW BOWERS M.D. (NPI 1487897542) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2020-0077) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fenton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487897542
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTIAN ANDREW BOWERSCredential: M.D.
Location AddressUNM NEUROSURGERY MSC10 5615Albuquerque, NM 87131-1530
Mailing AddressUnm Neurosurgery Msc10 5615 1 University Of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001 · (505) 272-3401 · Fax (505) 272-6091
Phone(505) 272-3401
Fax(505) 272-6091
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1487897542 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-0077
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
UNM NEUROSURGERY MSC10 5615, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1102 N Adelaide St Ste CFenton, MI 48430-2670 · Phone (810) 262-7030 · Fax (810) 208-0363

Other Identifiers 1

Other288478NY · Nys License

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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

Dr. Christian Andrew Bowers 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 ID1254563083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231214001329
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
36 services21 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
35 services34 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Borgess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230117
Location1521 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49048 · Kalamazoo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hurley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Flint, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230132
LocationOne Hurley PlazaFlint, MI 48503 · Genesee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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.

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 Christian Bowers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christian Bowers is 1487897542. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2009.

Where is Christian Bowers located?

Christian Bowers practices at Unm Neurosurgery Msc10 5615, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-3401.

What is Christian Bowers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Christian Bowers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christian 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 Christian Bowers accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan and 4 other insurers list Christian 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 Christian Bowers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christian Bowers is affiliated with Borgess Medical Center and Hurley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christian Bowers was last updated on May 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.