Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Bowman, MD
Family Medicine · Rochester Hills, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bowman 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. Bowman
Dr. William Bowman is a family medicine specialist in Rochester Hills, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bowman performed 4,213 Medicare services across 2,975 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bowman received a total of $2,842 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 157 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bowman is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in MI
$2,842 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,213
Medicare services
Top 2% in MI for family medicine
2,975
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~211 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 (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. |
447 | $92 | $170 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
272 | $8 | $15 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
270 | $13 | $30 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
249 | $6 | $10 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
197 | $16 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
193 | $10 | $20 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
172 | $10 | $25 |
| 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. |
155 | $59 | $120 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
153 | $130 | $145 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
152 | $29 | $35 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
149 | $8 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
139 | $15 | $25 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
118 | $3 | $7 |
| Liver enzyme (SGOT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGOT to help assess liver health. |
115 | $5 | $10 |
| Liver enzyme (SGPT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme SGPT to assess liver function. |
113 | $5 | $10 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
108 | $2 | $4 |
| 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. |
93 | $136 | $215 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
86 | $9 | $25 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
85 | $64 | $95 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
76 | $72 | $75 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
76 | $29 | $30 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $97 | $135 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dosage An injection of the hepatitis B vaccine administered to adults as part of a three-dose immunization schedule. |
69 | $69 | $97 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
67 | $8 | $9 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of the hepatitis B vaccine to provide immunization against the hepatitis B virus. |
65 | $29 | $30 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
64 | $24 | $50 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
57 | $141 | $260 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
51 | $29 | $30 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
44 | $283 | $290 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 38 | $18 | $35 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
37 | $157 | $240 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
33 | $11 | $41 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
29 | $65 | $130 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
27 | $19 | $35 |
| COVID-19 vaccine administration Administration of a single dose of the coronavirus vaccine. |
25 | $42 | $45 |
| COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer bivalent) Administration of a 30 mcg dose of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine via intramuscular injection. |
25 | $128 | $140 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
22 | $34 | $60 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
21 | $38 | $75 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
19 | $93 | $170 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
17 | $6 | $30 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
13 | $23 | $67 |
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 ↗$2,842
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $406/year across 7 years
Top 14% in MI for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
157
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,842 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$441
2023
$485
2022
$572
2021
$239
2020
$265
2019
$506
2018
$334
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$121
Novo Nordisk Inc
$89
PFIZER INC.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$27
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Amgen Inc.
$18
ABIOMED
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 67.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$427
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$349
PFIZER INC.
$240
Novo Nordisk Inc
$220
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$200
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$169
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$126
ABBVIE INC.
$93
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$92
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$88
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
Lilly USA, LLC
$76
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$65
AbbVie Inc.
$64
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$43
Abbott Laboratories
$34
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$32
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$27
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$17
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
ABIOMED
$17
Almatica Pharma LLC
$16
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
DERMIRA, INC.
$15
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BEXSERO · BREO · BREZTRI · CHANTIX · Crysvita · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · GRALISE · INJECTAFER · Impella · JARDIANCE · KRYSTEXXA · LEQVIO · MENACTRA · NURTEC ODT · Nuedexta · OFEV · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PROQUAD · Prolia · QBREXZA · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · RYBELSUS · Reveal LINQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,631
Per 100K population
128.2
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE ROCHESTER HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bowman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of MI peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bowman experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bowman performed 447 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Bowman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bowman received a total of $2,842 from 33 companies across 157 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. Bowman's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Rochester Hills?
Dr. Bowman's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Bowman) 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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