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Orthopedic Surgery

James R. Bowers, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlington, NC · Durham, NC · South Boston, VA · North Carolina, Virginia

Summary

Dr. James R. Bowers, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1111 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215. Phone: (336) 584-5544. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Bowers had 359 Original Medicare patients and 3,536 services. NPI 1134138753. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Bowers, 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 James R. Bowers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Bowers 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 James R. Bowers see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 359 Original Medicare patients and 3,536 services for James R. Bowers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Bowers's NPI number?
1134138753. 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 James R. Bowers, 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 patients359
Services billed to Medicare3,536
Different services or procedures65
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)677 services
  2. Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7322)624 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)437 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)264 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)98 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Anxiety27%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where James R. Bowers works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Bowers 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Bowers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James R. Bowers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Burlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burlington, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Emergeortho PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134138753
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians