2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1487657102 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in NEWARK, Delaware. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 574 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$829.99
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. filed 4,464 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in NEWARK, Delaware, prescribing 85% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,464 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2005

NPI 1487657102

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,464 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Delaware

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Delaware providers

Delaware providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Delaware

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Delaware

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2600 GLASGOW AVE, NEWARK, DE, 19702, with a listed phone of (302) 834-3700. NPI 1487657102 was issued on 05/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWENS 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 4,464 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 574 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $922K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

2600 GLASGOW AVE
NEWARK, DE 19702

Provider Details

NPI 1487657102
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, 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.

CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY SPECIALISTS LLC
NEWARK, DE

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 CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$830

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,464 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.

4,464
Total Claims
$922K
Total Drug Cost
574
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,255
Total Day Supply
366,160
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$838K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 212, 75-84: 241, 85+: 105

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
475
Amlodipine Besylate
346
Metoprolol Tartrate
304
Ezetimibe
262
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
257
Metoprolol Succinate
243
Rosuvastatin Calcium
227
Eliquis
Apixaban
191
Lisinopril
183
Amiodarone Hcl
170

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s 4,464 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Delaware

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in NEWARK, Delaware. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. wrote 4,464 Medicare Part D claims totaling $922K in drug costs for 574 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. is located at 2600 GLASGOW AVE, NEWARK, DE, 19702. Phone: (302) 834-3700.
What is CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487657102, issued on 05/27/2005.
Does CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $838K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,464 Part D claims and 574 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BOWENS, M.D.'s NPI is 1487657102 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.
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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