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Optometry

Laura L. Bowling, OD

Sees patients in Somerset, KY · Richmond, KY · Georgetown, KY … · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Laura L. Bowling, OD is an optometrist at 2007 S Hwy 27, Suite A, Somerset, KY 42501. Phone: (606) 678-9953. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura L. Bowling had 19 Original Medicare patients and 99 services. NPI 1053097824. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 2007 S Hwy 27, Suite A, Somerset, KY 42501 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (606) 678‑9953
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: KY Doctors of Optometry, PLLC
  • Optometry school: University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry · graduated 2023 (3 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura L. Bowling, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Laura L. Bowling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura L. Bowling accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Laura L. Bowling see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 19 Original Medicare patients and 99 services for Laura L. Bowling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laura L. Bowling's NPI number?
1053097824. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Laura L. Bowling, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients19
Services billed to Medicare99
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol68%

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura L. Bowling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura L. Bowling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • KY Doctors of Optometry, PLLC67 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Somerset

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Somerset, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in KY Doctors of Optometry, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
Graduation year2023 (3 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053097824
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians