William W Bowen, M.D.
Patients across CA can see William W Bowen, M.D. in person in Willits or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 1973), he has been practicing for over 53 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5783dNPPES updated 2010-07-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
84 Madrone St, Willits, CA 95490-4249
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better17.12%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
17.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
721
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
201
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
479
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $23k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$86 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to William W Bowen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
84 Madrone Street, Willits, CA 95490
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194081
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With William W Bowen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William W Bowen for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Willits 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 William W Bowen
NPI records show Dr. Bowen as active with telehealth listed in Willits, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 459-6855.
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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Contact William W Bowen
Practice Location
84 Madrone St, Willits, CA 95490-4249
Mailing Address
84 Madrone Street, Willits, CA 95490
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