2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1316134000 D.O.
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NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in DUNDALK, Maryland. 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
352
Medicare Part D claims · 262 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. filed 352 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in DUNDALK, Maryland.

352
Part D claims, 2023
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.

NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

352 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2007

NPI 1316134000

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

352 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Maryland

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in DUNDALK, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1316134000. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1730 MERRITT BLVD, DUNDALK, MD, 21222, with a listed phone of (410) 650-4730. NPI 1316134000 was issued on 09/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWER 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 352 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 262 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1730 MERRITT BLVD
DUNDALK, MD 21222

Provider Details

NPI 1316134000
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/27/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. 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.

UMMS AMBULATORY CARE LLC
EASTON, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

352
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
262
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
366
Total Day Supply
3,534
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
193

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 92, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
53
Prednisone
40
Azithromycin
39
Cephalexin
24
Amoxicillin
22
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
18
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
18
Meloxicam
15
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
14
Ofloxacin
14

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s 352 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BOWER.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s specialty?
NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in DUNDALK, Maryland. Credentials: D.O..
How much does NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. wrote 352 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 262 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. located?
NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. is located at 1730 MERRITT BLVD, DUNDALK, MD, 21222. Phone: (410) 650-4730.
What is NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s NPI number?
NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316134000, issued on 09/27/2007.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisone, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 352 Part D claims and 262 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s credentials?
NICHOLAS BOWER, D.O.'s NPI is 1316134000 with credentials D.O.. 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.
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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