Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ashley Bowles, D.P.M.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bowles from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bowles
Dr. Ashley Bowles is a foot & ankle surgery podiatrist in Boca Raton, FL, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bowles performed 4,973 Medicare services across 2,411 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bowles received a total of $16,874 from 49 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in foot & ankle surgery podiatrist. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bowles is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 10 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in FL
$16,874 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatric Physician | 3792 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,973
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
2,411
Unique beneficiaries
$113
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~497 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,753 | $70 | $343 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
461 | $33 | $168 |
| Axolotl graft, per square centimeter Application of an axolotl-based graft to a wound or tissue area. The procedure is measured and billed based on the surface area covered, specifically per square centimeter. |
442 | $653 | $1,200 |
| CT scan of leg, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. This imaging test uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the leg's internal structures. |
396 | $59 | $338 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
314 | $0 | $10 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
310 | $85 | $430 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
232 | $85 | $430 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
162 | $65 | $313 |
| Strapping, unna boot | 126 | $46 | $242 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
108 | $19 | $108 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
102 | $95 | $491 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
78 | $27 | $128 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 77 | $6 | $30 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, small joint Removal of fluid from a small joint or injection of medication into a small joint. |
69 | $35 | $204 |
| Skin substitute graft application, 25 sq cm or less Application of a skin substitute graft to a wound on the face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes. The wound area covered is 25.0 square centimeters or less. |
49 | $130 | $610 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
42 | $42 | $225 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
42 | $28 | $141 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
32 | $106 | $703 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
29 | $172 | $837 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
27 | $81 | $379 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
27 | $100 | $484 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 24 | $56 | $287 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
24 | $186 | $890 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 18 | $118 | $603 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $129 | $636 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
11 | $67 | $320 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,874
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,411/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for foot & ankle surgery podiatrist
49
Companies
145
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$8,650 (51.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,224 (48.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$497
2023
$4,385
2022
$9,255
2021
$752
2020
$351
2019
$1,055
2018
$579
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DNE LLC
$5,000
Flower Orthopedics Coporation
$3,812
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$1,589
DJO, LLC
$1,052
MedShape, Inc.
$945
Trilliant Surgical LLC.
$831
Stryker Corporation
$370
Extremity Medical
$344
Paragon 28, Inc.
$341
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$253
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$187
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$176
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$174
Abbott Laboratories
$172
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$168
Embody, Inc.
$123
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$110
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$110
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$108
Organogenesis Inc.
$91
Boston Scientific Corporation
$83
OSSIO INC
$69
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$68
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$46
ConvaTec Inc.
$44
Nevro Corp.
$43
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$39
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
KCI USA, Inc.
$37
X-spine Systems, Inc.
$36
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$35
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$31
Medtronic, Inc.
$31
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$24
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$24
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$21
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$21
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$20
LifeNet Health
$19
ASSERTIO THERAPEUTICS, Inc.
$19
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$19
PFIZER INC.
$18
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$17
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$16
bsn medical inc
$14
Horizon Pharma plc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 61.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
15 mm · 3M Cavilon · ACTIV.A.C. iOn PROGRESS · ANCHORAGE · ARAZLO · ASNIS · Arsenal Ankle 10 Hole 1/3 Tubular Plate · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX BWM · Baxdela · CMF · CMF OL1000 · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CUTIMED SORBION · DynaNail · DynaNail Helix · DynaNail Hybrid · ETERNA · EUCRISA · EXPAREL · FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix · FIXOS · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · INFINITY · INNOVAMATRIX AC · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IO FiX · Integra · KRYSTEXXA · LICART · MATRIX · NEOX · NEURAGEN · NUZYRA · PENNSAID · Puraply · QUTENZA · REGRANEX · Restrata Wound Matrix · SEAL · SEGLENTIS · STELLARIS · SURGIMEND · Santyl · Seglentis · Senza · Sivextro · SlimTip lead DRG Lead · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w Receiver · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Supera peripheral stent system · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · VARIAX · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · Washer · X-Twist · Zipsor · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (51%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers.
Equivalent to $339 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Foot & ankle surgery podiatrists within 10 mi
126
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER
4.1 mi
4.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bowles is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 11% of FL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bowles experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bowles performed 1,753 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Bowles receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bowles received a total of $16,874 from 49 companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bowles's costs compare to other foot & ankle surgery podiatrists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Bowles's average Medicare payment per service is $113. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bowles) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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