DR. KAREN ELINA BOWEN DO
NPI 1992735013
Family Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Kernersville, NC

Q: What is Karen Bowen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Bowen is 1992735013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Q: What is Karen Bowen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QB0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Bowen was last updated on October 28, 2020. 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.

Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

291 BROAD ST, KERNERSVILLE, NC 27284(336) 993-8181(336) 996-9539 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Karen Elina Bowen Do NPPES

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

DR. KAREN ELINA BOWEN DO (NPI 1992735013) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Kernersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2005-01101) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992735013

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QB0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN ELINA BOWENCredential: DO

Location Address291 BROAD STKernersville, NC 27284-2932

Mailing AddressPo Box 751803Charlotte, NC 28275-1803 · (336) 993-8181 · Fax (336) 996-9539

Phone(336) 993-8181

Fax(336) 996-9539

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 2020

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2020

✔ NPI 1992735013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QB0002X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2005-01101

Definition

A family medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 200501101 (NC)

291 BROAD ST, Kernersville, NC 27284

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Other Identifiers 5

Other191152NC · Medcost

Other142X3NC · Bcbs Nc

Medicaid5904077NC

Other808039NC · Partners Medicare

Other7970821NC · Aetna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.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

Dr. Karen Elina Bowen 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 ID6709880818

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060901000340

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

94 services35 patients

Test to measure exhaled air for evaluation of lung function at rest 94690

This test, known as spirometry, measures how much and how quickly you can move air out of your lungs. It helps to assess lung function by determining the amount of airflow obstruction present. It's non-invasive and important for diagnosing respiratory conditions.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27284 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

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

92%38 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

83%23 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

54%26 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

96%56 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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