James H Bowers, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

James H Bowers is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bronx, NY with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in internal medicine, James H Bowers, MD is a long-established cardiologist in Bronx. Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 518 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Bronx26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5037dNPPES updated 2012-08-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2426 Eastchester Road Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10469-5950

Fax: (718) 708-4715
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

404

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

589

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,172

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $984k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+12%)34%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+3%)23%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$623 received from industry

29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to James H Bowers's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in BronxAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With James H Bowers

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James H Bowers for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Bronx 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 James H Bowers

NPI records show Dr. Bowers as active with telehealth listed in Bronx, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 708-5470.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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