Quick answers
- Does Vernon D. Bowman Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernon D. Bowman Jr. 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 Vernon D. Bowman Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,083 Original Medicare patients and 23,004 services for Vernon D. Bowman Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernon D. Bowman Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1053311068. 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 Vernon D. Bowman Jr., 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 patients | 1,083 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 23,004 |
| Different services or procedures | 90 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)6,208 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)5,610 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)1,932 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,307 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,014 services
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 cholesterol61%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety36%
- Diabetes35%
Hospitals where Vernon D. Bowman Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vernon D. Bowman Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CHRISTUS St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450801
- Howard Memorial HospitalNashville, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041311
- Little River Memorial HospitalAshdown, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041320
- Sevier County Medical CenterDe Queen, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041333
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon D. Bowman Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 146 Hwy 32 2aAshdown, AR 71822 (870) 898‑5525
- 5904 Summerfield DrTexarkana, TX 75503 (430) 200‑4350
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon D. Bowman Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midsouth Transitions Medical Group17 clinicians in the group
- Midsouth Transitions Arkansas PA16 clinicians in the group
- Midsouth Homecare PLLC8 clinicians in the group
- Family Medical Associates, P.A.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Ashdown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashdown, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midsouth Transitions Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053311068 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians