2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology Physician NPI 1730676669 MD, PH.D.
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NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.

Dermatopathology Physician in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. 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
317
Medicare Part D claims · 183 beneficiaries · Dermatopathology Physician avg: 650
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.75/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$472.07
27 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.75/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 317 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.75/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
317
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

97 Top 17% higher than 83% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2018

NPI 1730676669

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology Physician

Niche

570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

317 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 650

MIPS final score

96.75/100 13.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatopathology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatopathology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Dermatopathology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatopathology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) — 96.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.8%
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology Physician) — 96.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology Physician provider holding MD, PH.D. credentials at ONE MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-4305. NPI 1730676669 was issued on 04/17/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWERS 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 317 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 183 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.75/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatopathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 570 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 650 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

ONE MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

Provider Details

NPI 1730676669
Specialty Dermatopathology Physician
Credentials MD, PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

96.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.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.

KNOXVILLE INSTITUTE OF DERMATOLOGY PLLC
LOUDON, TN

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 NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$472

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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 · Generic-heavy

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 317 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.

317
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
183
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
373
Total Day Supply
9,795
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$66K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 93, 75-84: 62, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.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
Ketoconazole
69
Triamcinolone Acetonide
55
Clobetasol Propionate
32
Doxycycline Hyclate
16
Hydrocortisone
16
Fluorouracil
14
Mupirocin
14

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

Dermatopathology Physician Overview

How NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. fits within the Dermatopathology Physician landscape nationally.

570
Dermatopathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Dermatopathology Physician
650
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s 317 claims are below the specialty average of 650.

Nearby Dermatopathology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BOWERS.

Compare Dermatopathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s specialty?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. specializes in Dermatopathology Physician and practices in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD, PH.D..
How much does NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. wrote 317 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 183 beneficiaries.
What is NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.75/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. located?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. is located at ONE MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-4305.
What is NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s NPI number?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730676669, issued on 04/17/2018.
Does NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatopathology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 570 Dermatopathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology Physician provider writes 650 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. accept Medicare?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 317 Part D claims and 183 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s credentials?
NATHAN BOWERS, MD, PH.D.'s NPI is 1730676669 with credentials MD, PH.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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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