BARBARA BOWERS, MD, PLLC – NPI #1538482906
Ophthalmology
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.
BARBARA BOWERS, MD, PLLC is an ophthalmologist located in PADUCAH, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538482906 to BARBARA BOWERS, MD, PLLC on March 12, 2010. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
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NPI Profile for
BARBARA BOWERS, MD, PLLC
(more than 16 years ago)
PADUCAH, KY 42003-4525 Phone: (270) 415-0245 Fax:
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Phone: (270) 415-0245
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Identifiers for BARBARA BOWERS, MD, PLLC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | ANTHEM BCBS | KY | 000000659407 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | KY | DQ1515 |
| medicaid | KY | 7100204120 | |
| medicaid | KY | 7100189530 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
KY | KY 29828 |
| 367500000X - Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered |
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| 152W00000X - Optometrist |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.