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Gary B Bowen, GARY BOWEN
Optician in Hendersonville, NC · enumerated 2009.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1316181621
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Gary B Bowen
Credential GARY BOWEN
Sex Male
Practice address 706 Fleming St, Hendersonville, NC, 28791
Phone (828) 698-0614
Fax (828) 693-6986
Enumeration date Apr 30, 2009
Last updated in NPPES Apr 30, 2009
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What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
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Where does Gary Bowen practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hendersonville, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Gary Bowen?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Gary Bowen is 1316181621, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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