James Bowsher, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Charleston, SC

James Bowsher, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

James Bowsher is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 82957) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1447584602.

Contact Information

James Bowsher, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-5109
(843) 792-1414
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Bowsher
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience15 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Bowsher attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447584602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/21/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/25/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204060429
  • Enrollment ID: I20191112003106

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Bowsher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447584602NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 01072595A (Indiana)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 0116022026 (Virginia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 82957 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol63057585741297

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Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James Bowsher is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Bowsher, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
James Bowsher, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-5109

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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Dr. Andrew Steven Eiseman, M.D.
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Dr. Scott Alan Davis, M.D.
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