Elmer William Fowler, DO PL
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Elmer William Fowler is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Elmer William Fowler, DO PL has been part of the Grand Rapids medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
Older · 909dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3351 Claystone St Se Suite 212, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5781
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
36
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
766
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $386k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Elmer William Fowler's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Nov 26, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Elmer William Fowler
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elmer William Fowler for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Grand Rapids required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elmer William Fowler
NPI records show Dr. Fowler as active with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 954-1991.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Elmer William Fowler
Practice Location
3351 Claystone St Se Suite 212, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5781
Mailing Address
3351 Claystone St Se Suite 212, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5781
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