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Dr. Phillip Bowden, MD

Dr. Phillip Bowden, MD

Memphis, TN

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bowden, Specialist in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Phillip Bowden, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Bowden graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and completed his residency at Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Gastroenterology; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bowden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowden’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowden’s office.

    Where did Dr. Bowden go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Gastroenterology; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine | REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bowden board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Bowden, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bowden speak?

    Dr. Bowden and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bowden treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Bowden diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bowden. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Other Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Other gastritis types
    • Various stomach inflammations
    • Uncommon gastritis
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding
    • K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
    • K2930: Chronic superficial gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Other Intestinal Condition
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Bowel Conditions
    • Gut Problems
    • Digestive Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Benign Descending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous descending colon growth
    • Descending colon adenoma
    • Descending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon

    What procedures does Dr. Bowden perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Bowden performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bowden. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
    • Colon polyp removal
    • Colon tumor destruction
    • Therapeutic colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Colon Exam with Ligation

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
    • Esophageal Widening
    • Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
    • Swallowing Tube Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Sigmoidoscopy with Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ligation
    • Hemorrhoid Banding (Sigmoidoscopy)
    • Lower Endoscopy for Hemorrhoids
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Scope with Lesion Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Polypectomy
    • Sigmoidoscopy for Polyps

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 45350: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
    • 45333: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Microscopic View
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with optical endomicroscopy
    • EGD with advanced imaging
    • Flexible endoscopy with cellular imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 43252: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with optical endomicroscopy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoid Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible sigmoidoscopy with ablation
    • Colon tumor removal
    • Lower colon lesion treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 45346: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal (Lower Colon)
    • Sigmoid Colon Lesion Excision
    • Lower Endoscopy with Polyp Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 45338: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • Stomach Stricture Widening
    • Duodenal Stricture Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)

    Does Dr. Bowden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bowden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bowden accept in Memphis, TN?

    Dr. Bowden in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bowden's office located?

    Dr. Phillip Bowden's Primary Practice

    1417 Monroe Ave

    Memphis, TN 38104

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    Dr. Phillip Bowden's Practice 2

    1717 Kirby Pkwy

    Memphis, TN 38120

    (901) 272-7200

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    Dr. Phillip Bowden's Practice 3

    5959 Park Ave

    Memphis, TN 38119

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    What is Dr. Bowden's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bowden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811003635.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowden?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowden

    What is Dr. Phillip Bowden's specialty?

    Dr. Bowden is a Specialist near Memphis, TN. Contact Dr. Bowden to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Phillip Bowden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bowden is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Phillip Bowden accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Bowden is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phillip Bowden offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bowden's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phillip Bowden?

    Please contact Dr. Bowden's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Phillip Bowden have?

    Dr. Phillip Bowden is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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