DR. WILLIAM E BOWLES DO
NPI 1902805120
Surgery in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since July 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.17/100
CMS Quality Rating
6051 US HWY 49, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401(601) 288-2690(601) 288-2695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. William E Bowles Do NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM E BOWLES DO (NPI 1902805120) is an individual surgery provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Kentucky (2474) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, and is a graduate of Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902805120
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM E BOWLESCredential: DO
Location Address6051 US HWY 49Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Mailing AddressPo Box 16389Hattiesburg, MS 39404 · (601) 288-2690 · Fax (601) 288-2695
Fax(601) 288-2695
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2015
NPI 1902805120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in KY · 2474
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

6051 US HWY 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN0384403KY
Medicare UPINE98659KY
Medicaid64024748KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William E Bowles Do 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 ID8123049624
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110906000361
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 2

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.

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.
30 services29 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
23 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Forrest General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250078
Location6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39404 · Forrest County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39401 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.17/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.84

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.

Surgery
6051 US HWY 49
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
Speech-Language Pathologist
6051 US HWY 49
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
Surgery
6051 US HWY 49
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401

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 William Bowles's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Bowles is 1902805120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2005.

Where is William Bowles located?

William Bowles practices at 6051 Us Hwy 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. The listed phone number is (601) 288-2690.

What is William Bowles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is William Bowles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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 William Bowles accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list William 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 William Bowles affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Bowles is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Bowles was last updated on March 2, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.