NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1821192022 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Karolen Bowman, M.D.
Legal Medicine in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,045 in Legal Medicine, 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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Prescribing volume
381
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Karolen Bowman, M.D. filed 381 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Legal Medicine in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 381
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Karolen Bowman, M.D.
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 1821192022), first enumerated 09/11/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 381 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1821192022 · Legal Medicine
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1821192022
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 1,045
- RX-LIGHT 381
- BOOK-THIN 36 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Robert Peters, M.D. · 2006
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
381 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Karolen Bowman, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
381 86% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821192022 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Karolen Bowman, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Legal Medicine average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 381 2024 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 2024.
381
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 763.633
- Total Day Supply
- 22,393
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $17K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
24 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
15 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
12 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
12 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
11 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 24 |
| Potassium Chloride | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 12 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Legal Medicine Overview
How Karolen Bowman, M.D. fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.
1,045
Legal Medicine Providers in US
50
States with Legal Medicine
2,818
Avg Claims per Provider
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s 381 claims are below the specialty average of 2,818.
Nationwide Legal Medicine peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bowman, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bowman.
One of 36 Legal Medicine providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Cecilia Ainolhayat
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Parag Bhattarai
MD
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Patricia Chamberlin
M.D.
Asheboro, NC
Dr. David Coffey
M.D.
Conover, NC
Dr. John Corder
M.D.
Asheville, NC
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Karolen Bowman, M.D. specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Karolen Bowman, M.D. wrote 381 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Karolen Bowman, M.D. located? ▼
Karolen Bowman, M.D. is located at 702 13TH ST, North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659. Phone: (336) 667-6444.
What is Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821192022, issued on 09/11/2006.
Does Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,045 Legal Medicine providers across 50 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,818 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Potassium Chloride, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karolen Bowman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Karolen Bowman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 381 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s NPI is 1821192022 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
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.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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