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LAURA MAY BOWLES
NPI 1730658212
Advanced Practice Midwife in Lenoir, NC

Active since November 14, 2018PECOS Enrolled
906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A, LENOIR, NC 28645(828) 757-3301(828) 757-3254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Mar 17, 2021, Nov 14, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Laura May Bowles NPPES

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

LAURA MAY BOWLES (NPI 1730658212) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Lenoir, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730658212
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA MAY BOWLES
Location Address906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE ALenoir, NC 28645-5428
Mailing Address906 College Ave Sw Ste ALenoir, NC 28645-5428
Phone(828) 757-3301
Fax(828) 757-3254
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1730658212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura May Clarke

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.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

Laura May Bowles 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 ID7911247861
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190313000461
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 office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340041
Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28645 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 3

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

DR. NANCY N KATOR M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-3301
EDWARD O REECE DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-3301
AMY ABOUZIED MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
906 COLLEGE AVE SW STE A
LENOIR, NC 28645
Caldwell County (828) 757-3301

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 Laura Bowles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Bowles is 1730658212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2018. The provider is also known as Laura May Clarke.

Where is Laura Bowles located?

Laura Bowles practices at 906 College Ave SW Ste A, Lenoir, NC 28645. The listed phone number is (828) 757-3301.

What is Laura Bowles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Laura Bowles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Bowles 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 Laura Bowles accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Laura Bowles 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 Laura Bowles affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Bowles is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Bowles 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 23 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.