Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Novant Medical Group Inc. Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen at 1718 E 4th St 307 to request Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1718 E 4th St
307
Charlotte, NC 28204-3283


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen Ellna Bowen
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6709880818
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen attended and graduated from University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1992735013
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 20, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen Ellna Bowen has been primarily specialized in Obesity Medicine for over 21 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Obesity Medicine
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    Obesity Medicine
    A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Medical Group Practice

  • Novant Health Colon And Rectal Clinic


Practice Locations

1718 E 4th St
307
Charlotte, NC 28204-3283

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2630 E 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28204-4319
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


11030 Golf Links N Dr
100
Charlotte, NC 28277-8008

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, October 23, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, April 20, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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