2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1578530192 M.D.
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BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in PADUCAH, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
491
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PADUCAH, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 491 claims across 160 beneficiaries — 34% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 36 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2006

NPI 1578530192

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

491 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in PADUCAH, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578530192. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1130 LONE OAK ROAD, PADUCAH, KY, 42003, with a listed phone of (270) 415-0245. NPI 1578530192 was issued on 03/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWERS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $281K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1130 LONE OAK ROAD
PADUCAH, KY 42003

Provider Details

NPI 1578530192
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/02/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BARBARA BOWERS MD PLLC
PADUCAH, KY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 491 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

491
Total Claims
$281K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
587
Total Day Supply
15,275
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$268K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
114
Ketorolac Tromethamine
112
Prednisolone Acetate
105
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
44
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
24
Ofloxacin
16
Tobramycin
14
Latanoprost
13
Restasis
Cyclosporine
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s 491 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BOWERS.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s specialty?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PADUCAH, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. wrote 491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $281K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
What is BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. located?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. is located at 1130 LONE OAK ROAD, PADUCAH, KY, 42003. Phone: (270) 415-0245.
What is BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s NPI number?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578530192, issued on 03/02/2006.
Does BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $268K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Moxifloxacin, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. accept Medicare?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 491 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s credentials?
BARBARA BOWERS, M.D.'s NPI is 1578530192 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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