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Dr. Frank Bowden, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
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. Bowden 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. Bowden
Dr. Frank Bowden is an ophthalmology specialist in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bowden performed 6,789 Medicare services across 2,115 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bowden received a total of $164,867 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 588 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bowden 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 18% volume in FL
$164,867 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 45751 | Clear | January 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 ↗6,789
Medicare services
Top 18% in FL for ophthalmology
2,115
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergy skin test A diagnostic test performed to identify specific allergies by applying or introducing allergenic extracts to the body. The procedure measures the patient's immune response to various potential allergens. |
3,040 | $3 | $6 |
| 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. |
1,007 | $95 | $210 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears A laboratory test that analyzes tear fluid using microfluidic technology to measure specific biomarkers. This procedure helps evaluate the composition of tears for diagnostic purposes. |
718 | $22 | $30 |
| Immunoassay substance analysis, multiple step method A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to analyze a substance. The process involves multiple steps to detect or measure the target material. |
406 | $11 | $26 |
| Tear film imaging of one or both eyes This procedure involves imaging the tear film on the surface of one or both eyes to assess its structure and stability. |
253 | $21 | $28 |
| Visual field test, extended A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam. |
143 | $45 | $90 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
132 | $129 | $240 |
| Contact lens fitting for eye surface disease This procedure involves the fitting of a contact lens specifically intended to treat or manage a disease affecting the surface of the eye. |
104 | $29 | $60 |
| Eye photography Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye. |
99 | $17 | $60 |
| Corneal topography and eye depth measurement This procedure measures the curvature and depth of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. |
97 | $31 | $155 |
| Optic nerve imaging (OCT scan) Imaging of the optic nerve. |
82 | $25 | $80 |
| CT scan of cornea A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. |
81 | $26 | $70 |
| Cataract surgery with lens implant Surgical removal of the clouded natural lens of the eye and replacement with an artificial prosthetic lens to restore vision. |
78 | $422 | $2,400 |
| Eye drainage system examination An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye. |
68 | $21 | $75 |
| Retinal imaging (OCT scan) This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye. |
59 | $29 | $70 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness An ultrasound procedure used to measure the thickness of the cornea. |
58 | $8 | $35 |
| Laser removal of recurring cataract A laser procedure to remove a recurring cataract within the lens capsule. |
56 | $228 | $650 |
| 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. |
41 | $118 | $222 |
| Retinal photography (fundus photo) This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures. |
32 | $27 | $95 |
| Slit lamp examination of the eye This procedure uses a specialized microscope to examine the front portion of the eye. |
31 | $28 | $150 |
| Medication injection into the eye A procedure involving the injection of medication directly into the eye. The specific type of medication or clinical purpose is not defined in the provided description. |
23 | $86 | $224 |
| Release of extensive eye scar tissue A procedure to remove or break up significant scar tissue within the eye. |
23 | $314 | $650 |
| Extended exam of back of eye with optic nerve drawing A detailed examination of the posterior section of the eye, including the optic nerve, with documentation through drawing. |
22 | $12 | $45 |
| Amniotic membrane placement on eye surface This procedure involves placing amniotic membrane on the surface of the eye to promote wound healing. |
21 | $1,017 | $2,100 |
| Dilation of eye fluid drainage A procedure to widen the drainage pathways in the eye to help fluid flow out more easily. |
21 | $486 | $1,200 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 19 | $163 | $255 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow A laser procedure used to enhance the drainage of fluid within the eye. |
18 | $140 | $500 |
| Eye fluid drainage device insertion A surgical procedure to insert a device into the eye to help drain excess fluid and reduce pressure. |
17 | $809 | $1,500 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, established patient A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider. |
16 | $76 | $175 |
| Corneal transplant, outer layer Surgical procedure to replace the outer layer of the cornea with donor tissue. |
12 | $930 | $1,800 |
| Eye wound repair or revision Surgical repair or revision of an operative wound on the eye. |
12 | $313 | $1,000 |
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.
1.3% high complexity
8.2% medium
90.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$164,867
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $23,552/year across 7 years
Top 4% in FL for ophthalmology
46
Companies
588
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$120,192 (72.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$25,784 (15.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$9,500 (5.8%)
Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$9,390 (5.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$43,835
2023
$14,893
2022
$14,147
2021
$10,252
2020
$18,580
2019
$24,989
2018
$38,171
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$52,196
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$27,170
Shire North American Group Inc
$17,965
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16,006
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$8,106
Allergan, Inc.
$7,995
Allergan Inc.
$7,202
ABBVIE INC.
$5,271
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,409
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$2,227
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
$2,168
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$2,018
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,988
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
$1,643
Ivantis, Inc
$1,318
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$1,300
TissueTech, Inc.
$756
Quidel Corporation
$721
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$683
AbbVie Inc.
$586
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$565
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.
$558
LENSAR, Inc.
$428
Alcon Vision LLC
$411
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$348
Harrow Eye, LLC
$323
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$316
Dompe US, Inc.
$297
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
$260
Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
$257
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$222
RxSight Inc
$165
Glaukos Corporation
$160
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$153
TearLab Corp
$147
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$104
Bausch Health US, LLC
$102
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc.
$86
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$50
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$39
Halozyme Inc
$35
Omeros Corporation
$33
EYEVANCE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$26
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$20
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
TISSUETECH, INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 59.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARTEVO 800 · AcrySof IQ PanOptix · Ahmed Glaucoma Valve · Avenova · BESIVANCE · BROMSITE · BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% · CEQUA · CEQUA (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% · CIRRUS HD-OCT · CRYSTALENS · Cequa · Clareon · CyPass · DEXTENZA · DEXYCU · DOCTORS ALLERGY FORMULA · DURYSTA · ENVISTA · ENVISTA TORIC · EYSUVIS · Eye Health · Flarex · Hydrus · Hydrus Microstent · Hylenex · IC-8 Apthera IOL · ILUX · INVELTYS · IOLMaster · IOLMaster 500 · InflammaDry · KXL System · Kahook Dual Blade · LACRISERT · LENSAR LASER SYSTEM · LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (LAL) AND LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR (DISPOSABLE) · LIPIFLOW SYSTEM ACTIVATOR II (DISPOSABLE · LOTEMAX · LOTEMAX GEL · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · MIEBO · OMNI · OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · Omidria · Ophthalmic Surgical Adjuncts · Oxervate · PROKERA · PROLENSA · Photrexa · Precision 1 · Premium Cataract IOLs · Prokera · QUATERA 700 · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · RXSIGHT CONTACT LENS · ReSure Sealant · Rhopressa · SJO · STELLARIS · STELLARIS PC · ScoutPro Osmolarity System · TEARCARE SYSTEM · TEPEZZA · TRULIGN TORIC · TYRVAYA · TearCare · TearCare SmartLid · TearScience Lipiflow System · Tecnis Multifocal Family of 1-piece IOLS · Tecnis Toric 1-piece IOL · VEVYE · VUITY · VYZULTA · VisuMax · XDEMVY · XELPROS · XELPROS (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005% · XEN · XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM · XIIDRA · Zerviate · enVista MX60 IOL · iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent System · rhopressa · rocklatan
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 (73%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in ophthalmology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for ophthalmology in FL.
Equivalent to $2,428 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
99
Per 100K population
9.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
5.7 mi
5.7 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. Bowden is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 4% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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. Bowden experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bowden performed 3,040 allergy skin test 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. Bowden receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bowden received a total of $164,867 from 46 companies across 588 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. Bowden's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Jacksonville?
Dr. Bowden's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. Bowden) 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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