NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1972973329 ATC, PA-C
Verify on CMS → Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C
Physician Assistant in Laguna Woods, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
380
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C filed 380 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Laguna Woods, California.
- 380
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
380 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
380 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
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).
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding ATC, PA-C credentials at 24331 EL TORO RD STE 200, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, with a listed phone of (949) 586-3200. NPI 1972973329 was issued on 09/28/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 380 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.4%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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 | 1972973329 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | ATC, PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/28/2015 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C 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.
Orthowest
Irvine, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C. To verify Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
380
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 398
- Total Day Supply
- 4,849
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 180 (47.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 49
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
115 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
86 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 34
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
34 claims
- Celecoxib 31
Celecoxib
31 claims
- Methylprednisolone 27
Methylprednisolone
27 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 22
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 22
Tramadol Hcl
22 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 17
Oxycodone Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 115 |
| Meloxicam | 86 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 34 |
| Celecoxib | 31 |
| Methylprednisolone | 27 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's 380 claims are below the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bow.
Dr. Marcia -Galbraith
PA
Stockton, CA
Dr. Danny Abad
PA
Orange, CA
Dr. Lea Dominique Abadies
PA
Tustin, CA
Dr. Rea Elizabeth Abaniel
P.A.-C
Seal Beach, CA
Dr. Ramina Abbasi
PA-C
Signal Hill, CA
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Laguna Woods, California. Credentials: ATC, PA-C.
How much does Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C wrote 380 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
Where is Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C located? ▼
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C is located at 24331 EL TORO RD STE 200, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637. Phone: (949) 586-3200.
What is Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972973329, issued on 09/28/2015.
Does Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C had 180 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.4%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Meloxicam, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 380 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Linda Bow, ATC, PA-C's NPI is 1972973329 with credentials ATC, PA-C. 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.