Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Angela Bowers, M.D.
Optician · Southlake, TX
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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What this data tells you about Dr. Bowers
Dr. Angela Bowers is an optician specialist in Southlake, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bowers performed 9,519 Medicare services across 5,142 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bowers received a total of $18,924 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 704 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Bowers 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 6% volume in TX
$18,924 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗9,519
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for optician
5,142
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
3,063 | $5 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,818 | $62 | $182 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
1,075 | $38 | $133 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
741 | $66 | $211 |
| 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. |
513 | $76 | $230 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
345 | $40 | $109 |
| 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. |
299 | $73 | $223 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
289 | $41 | $112 |
| Topical aminolevulinic acid HCl 20% solution A topical medication applied to the skin for medical treatment. It is supplied as a single-unit dosage form containing 354 mg of the active ingredient. |
199 | $299 | $453 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
174 | $121 | $345 |
| 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. |
152 | $87 | $259 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth A qualified healthcare professional applies light to the skin to destroy precancerous growths. |
127 | $191 | $302 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
107 | $121 | $360 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
99 | $240 | $624 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
79 | $102 | $500 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth located on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
52 | $97 | $299 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 45 | $93 | $269 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
45 | $1 | $18 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
44 | $54 | $165 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
42 | $47 | $145 |
| 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. |
33 | $99 | $334 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
29 | $122 | $567 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 25 | $133 | $381 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
23 | $246 | $629 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 1.1 to 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
20 | $107 | $412 |
| Injection into skin growths, 1-7 A procedure involving the injection of medication into one to seven skin growths. |
18 | $31 | $113 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
17 | $95 | $249 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a cancerous skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 centimeters. It is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
17 | $121 | $335 |
| Light therapy to destroy precancerous skin growth This procedure uses light to treat and remove precancerous skin lesions. It is a method for destroying abnormal skin cells before they become cancerous. |
17 | $116 | $236 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
12 | $179 | $536 |
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 ↗$18,924
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,703/year across 7 years
Top 9% in TX for optician
52
Companies
704
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
$15,448 (81.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,141 (16.6%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$335 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,011
2023
$2,660
2022
$2,037
2021
$2,077
2020
$3,850
2019
$2,311
2018
$1,977
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Allergan, Inc.
$2,621
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$1,899
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,145
GENZYME CORPORATION
$1,064
Allergan Inc.
$1,038
Amgen Inc.
$818
ABBVIE INC.
$794
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$690
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$686
Lilly USA, LLC
$663
Merz North America, Inc.
$655
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$619
AbbVie Inc.
$559
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$516
Almirall LLC
$429
Incyte Corporation
$417
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$414
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$406
PFIZER INC.
$364
VYNE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$294
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$264
UCB, Inc.
$257
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$256
LEO Pharma Inc.
$256
Celgene Corporation
$240
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$137
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$136
AbbVie, Inc.
$133
Journey Medical Corporation
$130
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$126
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$115
Vertiflex, Inc.
$89
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
DERMIRA, INC.
$67
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$61
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Biofrontera Inc.
$56
Sandoz Inc.
$52
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$43
EPI Health, LLC
$35
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
$24
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$22
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$22
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$18
Novum Pharma, LLC
$17
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$16
Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$15
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
PruGen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals
$5
Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 29.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (82%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician in TX.
Equivalent to $199 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
507
Per 100K population
23.7
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHLAKE
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bowers is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of TX peers, with 19 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. Bowers experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bowers performed 3,063 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Bowers receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bowers received a total of $18,924 from 52 companies across 704 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. Bowers's costs compare to other opticians in Southlake?
Dr. Bowers's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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. Bowers) 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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