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James Bowsher, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Charleston, SC · enumerated 2009.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name James Bowsher

Credential M.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC, 29425

Phone (843) 792-1414

Enumeration date Sep 21, 2009

Last updated in NPPES Sep 25, 2019

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 01072595A (IN) Secondary

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 0116022026 (VA) Secondary

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 82957 (SC) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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James Bowsher is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2019-09-25.