Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Bowers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles 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 Charles R. Bowers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 177 Original Medicare patients and 396 services for Charles R. Bowers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Bowers's NPI number?
- 1245412568. 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 Charles 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 patients | 177 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 396 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)156 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)89 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)28 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)23 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
- Diabetes19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Bowers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Diagnostic DrFrankfort, KY 40601
- 100 Diagnostic Dr, Suite AFrankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875‑9860
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Bowers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Frankfort Eye Center PSC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Frankfort
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frankfort, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Frankfort Eye Center PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245412568 |
| 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
- 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