2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1891777173 M.D.
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STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.

Specialist in MOBILE, Alabama. 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
35
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
96.5664/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.5664/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

96.5664/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
35
Part D claims, 2023

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STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.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

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2005

NPI 1891777173

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

96.5664/100 13.466400000000007% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Specialist share within Alabama

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.5664/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 96.5664/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.6%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 96.5664/100 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.

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STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 6801 AIRPORT BLVD, MOBILE, AL, 36608, with a listed phone of (251) 479-7762. NPI 1891777173 was issued on 11/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOWDEN 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 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $506 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 96.5664/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.7654), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

6801 AIRPORT BLVD
MOBILE, AL 36608

Provider Details

NPI 1891777173
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.5664
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.7654
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

35
Total Claims
$506
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,467
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$506

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49

Specialist Overview

How STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s 35 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $506 in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.5664/100 (Quality: 89.7654). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. located?
STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. is located at 6801 AIRPORT BLVD, MOBILE, AL, 36608. Phone: (251) 479-7762.
What is STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891777173, issued on 11/14/2005.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN BOWDEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1891777173 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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