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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1821192022 M.D.
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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 1,065 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Karolen Bowman, M.D. filed 1,669 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, prescribing 84% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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.
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,669 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Karolen Bowman, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
1,669 41% 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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Karolen Bowman, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding M.D. credentials at 702 13TH ST, North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, with a listed phone of (336) 667-6444. NPI 1821192022 was issued on 09/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,669 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821192022 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Karolen Bowman, M.D. - brand share 15.0%
Legal Medicine average
15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,669 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.
1,669
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,929
- Total Day Supply
- 83,136
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $160K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
- Opioid Claims
- 36 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 107
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 60.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.10
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 28, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
162 claims
- Lisinopril 51
Lisinopril
51 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 43
Levothyroxine Sodium
43 claims
- Gabapentin 42
Gabapentin
42 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 38
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
38 claims
- Allopurinol 38
Allopurinol
38 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 36
Escitalopram Oxalate
36 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 36
Tramadol Hcl
36 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 162 |
| Lisinopril | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 42 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 38 |
| Allopurinol | 38 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 |
| Furosemide | 33 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 33 |
* 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.
1,065
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider
Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s 1,669 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.
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.
Dr. Cecilia Ainolhayat
M.D.
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Amanda Austin
MD
Nags Head, NC
Dr. Parag Bhattarai
MD
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Patricia Chamberlin
M.D.
Asheboro, NC
Dr. David Coffey
M.D.
Conover, NC
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 2023, Karolen Bowman, M.D. wrote 1,669 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 67 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 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $160K in brand drug costs.
Does Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Karolen Bowman, M.D. had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,065 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karolen Bowman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karolen Bowman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. 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 1,669 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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