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DR. RICHARD JOHN BOWER M.D.
NPI 1891061859
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in San Diego, CA

Active since March 23, 2012PECOS Enrolled
34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92134(619) 532-8983(619) 532-9610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Richard John Bower M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD JOHN BOWER M.D. (NPI 1891061859) is an individual gastroenterology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (128561) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891061859
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD JOHN BOWERCredential: M.D.
Location Address34800 BOB WILSON DRSan Diego, CA 92134-5142
Mailing AddressFirst Marine Logistics GroupCamp Pendleton, CA 92055 · (760) 763-0309 · Fax (760) 230-2253
Phone(619) 532-8983
Fax(619) 532-9610
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1891061859 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 128561
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A128561 (CA)
34800 BOB WILSON DR, San Diego, CA 92134
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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. Richard John Bower 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 Richard Bower reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North County Inpatient Medical Alliance, A Medical Group, Inc
23 mi
Hospitalist
354 SANTA FE DR
Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 92 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932108115 (760) 230-2251

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 92134 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

LORENA MARIE FUJII N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-8910
JANELLE MARIE MARRA DO
Family Medicine
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-6400
LAKIESHA NICOLE MURPHY
Nurse's Aide
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 713-3385
SUSANNA BYRNE D.O.
Anesthesiology
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-6400
DR. PAUL CHARLES CAMPBELL D.O.
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-7200
PHILLIP EDWARD FRY JR. DO
Emergency Medicine
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-6400
BRADLY JAMES STILLEY IDC
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Corpsman)
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (360) 941-9989
DR. ELIZABETH WHIPPLE PHD
Military Health Care Provider
34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-6400

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 Richard Bower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bower is 1891061859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2012.

Where is Richard Bower located?

Richard Bower practices at 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134. The listed phone number is (619) 532-8983.

What is Richard Bower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Richard Bower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Bower is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Bower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Bower reassigns Medicare benefits to North County Inpatient Medical Alliance, A Medical Group, Inc (Encinitas, CA). 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 Richard Bower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bower was last updated on March 7, 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.