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DR. HERBERT HORTON BOWDEN JR. M.D.
NPI 1740249564
Ophthalmology in Huntsville, AL

Active since March 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7500 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 118, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802(256) 539-9937(256) 539-3333 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 16, 2021, Jul 9, 2019, Jun 12, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Herbert Horton Bowden Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HERBERT HORTON BOWDEN JR. M.D. (NPI 1740249564) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Huntsville, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00019620) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Eagle Pass.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740249564
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HERBERT HORTON BOWDEN JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address7500 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 118Huntsville, AL 35802-2227
Mailing Address656 Honeycomb RdGrant, AL 35747-9378 · (256) 539-9937 · Fax (256) 539-3333
Phone(256) 539-9937
Fax(256) 539-3333
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 16, 2021
✔ NPI 1740249564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · 00019620✔ Licensed in TX · F6464
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.
Also ListedSurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0122X · License 00019620 (AL)
7500 MEMORIAL PKWY SW STE 118, Huntsville, AL 35802
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Bert H Bowden M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1708 S Bibb AveEagle Pass, TX 78852-5069 · Phone (830) 773-7339 · Fax (830) 773-4618

Other Identifiers 3

Other2400065550AL · Railroad Medicare No.
Other051009438AL · Bcbs Of Al Provider No
Medicaid000026246AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Herbert Horton Bowden Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Herbert Bowden reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Priscilla R Heredia Od PLLC
916 mi
Ophthalmology
708 S BIBB AVE
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346831146 (830) 773-7339

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35802 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 Herbert Bowden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Herbert Bowden is 1740249564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Bert H Bowden M.D..

Where is Herbert Bowden located?

Herbert Bowden practices at 7500 Memorial Pkwy SW Ste 118, Huntsville, AL 35802. The listed phone number is (256) 539-9937.

What is Herbert Bowden's specialty?

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

Is Herbert Bowden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Herbert Bowden is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Herbert Bowden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Herbert Bowden reassigns Medicare benefits to Priscilla R Heredia Od PLLC (Eagle Pass, TX). The 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 Herbert Bowden's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Herbert Bowden accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Herbert Bowden 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Herbert Bowden was last updated on February 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.