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- 8745 Aero Dr, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123
About Dr. Bower
Bruce L. Bower, MD practices diagnostic radiology in San Diego, CA. Bruce is a 1982 graduate of Hahnemann University College of Medicine. Bruce is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology, radiology, and diagnostic ultrasound. According to Medicare claims data, Bruce cared for 3,566 Medicare patients across 11,115 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and screening mammography. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316911084.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 565-0950
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8745 AERO DR STE 200
San Diego, CA 92123
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,115 services · 3,566 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
995 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
350 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
348 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
245 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
211 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
165 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
126 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
116 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
99 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
91 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bower specialize in?
Dr. Bower is a radiologist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bower located?
Dr. Bower is listed at 8745 Aero Dr Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bower's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 565-0950. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bower's NPI number?
Dr. Bower's National Provider Identifier is 1316911084. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Bower go to medical school?
Dr. Bower attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bower been practicing?
Dr. Bower has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bower do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bower performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and screening mammography; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bower confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bower. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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