Dr. James R. Bowers
Last updated: May 13, 2022

Dr. James R. Bowers

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 22 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1999
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1134138753

Dr. James R. Bowers MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 1111 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington, NC 27215. Can help patients with the following: Bone Spurs, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Dislocated Shoulder, Herniated Disc, Morton's Neuroma, Sprained Ankle. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134138753. Appointment can be made via the phone number (336) 584-5544. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. James R. Bowers, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James R. Bowers.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. James R. Bowers

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James R. Bowers as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Cigna Healthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from Cigna Healthcare
Cigna Healthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connect Bronze 5500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze 6500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD 6000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Bronze RD CMS Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold 1500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Gold RD CMS Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect myDiabetesCare Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 3600 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 3500 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD 5000 Indiv Med Deductible HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connect Silver RD CMS Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James R. Bowers is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. James R. Bowers is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Emergeortho Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Depuy $1636
Medtronic $144
Medical Device Business Services $69

Other

Travel and Lodging $1595
Food and Beverage $311

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1999

Other ways to reach out

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/James-Bowers-MD-1023190904547370/

Affiliated practices

Emergeortho
120 William Penn Plaza
Durham, 27704 NC
(919) 220-5255

Affiliated hospitals

MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER
PO BOX 59
HENDERSON, 27536 NC
(252) 431-3708
GRANVILLE HEALTH SYSTEMS
1010 COLLEGE ST
OXFORD, 27565 NC
(919) 690-3000
ALAMANCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
BURLINGTON, 27216 NC
(336) 538-7000
NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
3916 BEN FRANKLIN BOULEVARD
DURHAM, 27704 NC
(919) 956-9300

Looking for more Orthopedic Surgeons?

There are 6 other orthopedic surgeons in this region.

Dr. James P. Hooten
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1234 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, 27215, NC
Dr. John Jeffrey Poggi
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1234 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, 27215, NC
Dr. Christopher E. Smith
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1236 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, 27215, NC
Dr. Kevin Leo Krasinski
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1236 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, 27215, NC
Dr. Howard E. Miller
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1236 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, 27215, NC
Dr. Michael Joseph Menz
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1234 Huffman Mill Road Burlington, 27215, NC

Questions & Answers

Does Dr. James R. Bowers accept patients with Cigna Healthcare?

Yes, Dr. James R. Bowers is listed in-network for Cigna Healthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. James R. Bowers treat?

Dr. James R. Bowers provides treatment for Bone Spurs, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Dislocated Shoulder, Herniated Disc, Morton's Neuroma, Sprained Ankle. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. James R. Bowers have affiliation with practices?

Dr. James R. Bowers is affiliated with Emergeortho.

Where can you meet with Dr. James R. Bowers?

Dr. James R. Bowers's office is located at 1111 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington, NC 27215.

Has Dr. James R. Bowers affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. James R. Bowers is affiliated with MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.