NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) NPI 1265266167 IBCLC
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Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) in McPherson, Kansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,757 in Lactation Consultant (Non-RN), and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Kari Bower, IBCLC is a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) in McPherson, Kansas, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #152
- Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) rank among Kansas specialties
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kari Bower, IBCLC
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1265266167), first enumerated 09/02/2024.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1265266167 · Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
NPI-10 · ENUM-NEW · TAX-NARROW · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1265266167
- ENUM-NEW 2024
- TAX-NARROW 3,757
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 21 in Kansas
- PHOTO-ENUM Sylvia Bonniwell, CLC · 2024
What does the federal data show about Kari Bower, IBCLC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
Specialty distribution in Kansas
How Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) compares to other specialties among Kansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265266167 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) |
| Credentials | IBCLC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/02/2024 |
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Overview
How Kari Bower, IBCLC fits within the Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) landscape nationally.
3,757
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
607
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bower, both outside Kansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2024)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Providers in Kansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bower.
One of 21 Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers enrolled in Kansas, 5 are shown here.
Denise Ahnen
IBCLC
Overland Park, KS
Madeleine Bott
IBCLC
Washington, KS
Brenda Carroll
IBCLC
Shawnee, KS
M. Janet Colson
IBCLC
Garden City, KS
Sara Darnell
Manhattan, KS
Compare Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kari Bower, IBCLC's specialty? ▼
Kari Bower, IBCLC specializes in Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) and practices in McPherson, Kansas. Credentials: IBCLC.
Where is Kari Bower, IBCLC located? ▼
Kari Bower, IBCLC is located at 603 S MAPLE ST, McPherson, KS, 67460. Phone: (620) 504-4524.
What is Kari Bower, IBCLC's NPI number? ▼
Kari Bower, IBCLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265266167, issued on 09/02/2024.
How many Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,757 Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Kari Bower, IBCLC accept Medicare? ▼
Kari Bower, IBCLC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kari Bower, IBCLC's credentials? ▼
Kari Bower, IBCLC's NPI is 1265266167 with credentials IBCLC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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