EDWARD B. BOWER, MD
NPI 1851646756
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Monroe, NC

Active since July 17, 2012
1423 E FRANKLIN ST, STE B, MONROE, NC 28112(704) 290-5020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2023, Feb 13, 2023, Jan 19, 2023 and 36 more (39 updates tracked since 2016).

About Edward B. Bower, Md NPPES

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

EDWARD B. BOWER, MD (NPI 1851646756) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgical critical care in Monroe, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. The organization lists Scott Rissmiller, Enterprise Evp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851646756
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Legal Business NameCAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
Location Address1423 E FRANKLIN ST, STE BMonroe, NC 28112-5266
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305 · (704) 631-0002
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialScott RissmillerEnterprise Evp · (704) 355-8675
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 202339 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1851646756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X
1423 E FRANKLIN ST, Monroe, NC 28112

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEdward B. Bower, Md

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Edward B. Bower, Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2,052

Medicare enrollment records show 2,052 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Edward B. Bower, MD, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 11 practice at this address and 84 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 52

Nurse Practitioner557
Family Practice244
Obstetrics/Gynecology205
Pediatric Medicine148
General Surgery146
Internal Medicine129
Neurology78
Pulmonary Disease59
44 other specialties486

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 2,052
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013722255
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE D
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-6474
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1205026903
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE B
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-5020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1073511382
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE B
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-5020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1144706011
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE D
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-6474
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1760416150
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE D
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-6474
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurology
NPI 1952795825
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE I
Monroe, NC 28112
(800) 230-1721
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurology
NPI 1568606259
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE I
Monroe, NC 28112
(800) 230-1721
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1558987552
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE D
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-6474
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1184696593
1423 E FRANKLIN ST STE B
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-5020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1821237660
1550 FAULK ST STE 2100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-2553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1013218098
1550 FAULK ST STE 2100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-2553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1538182043
1550 FAULK ST STE 2100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-2553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1275557647
1550 FAULK ST STE 2100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-2553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1699896571
1550 FAULK ST STE 3120
Monroe, NC 28112
(980) 993-6320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1336401900
1550 FAULK ST
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-3024
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1598717829
1550 FAULK ST
Monroe, NC 28112
(980) 442-0430
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Endocrinology
NPI 1568626182
1550 FAULK ST
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 667-6980
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
General Practice
NPI 1841211448
1550 FAULK ST
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-3024
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1154543692
1550 FAULK ST STE 3100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 667-3410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1467111856
1550 FAULK ST STE 2100
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 289-2553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
See all 2,052 clinicians

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

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 Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is 1851646756. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012. The provider is doing business as Edward B. Bower, MD.

Where is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc located?

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is located at 1423 E Franklin St Ste B, Monroe, NC 28112. The listed phone number is (704) 290-5020.

What is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Carolinas Physicians Network Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carolinas Physicians Network Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Carolinas Physicians Network Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2,052 clinicians in 52 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Carolinas Physicians Network Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (557), Family Practice (244) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (205). Of these, 11 practice at this address and 84 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Carolinas Physicians Network Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 1 other insurer list Carolinas Physicians Network Inc 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 Carolinas Physicians Network Inc was last updated on March 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.