Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowers, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Dr. Joseph Bowers, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pembroke Pines, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Bowers graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at EMORY HEALTHCARE. Dr. Bowers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowers’s office at (954) 436-5000.
Where did Dr. Bowers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bowers speak?
Dr. Bowers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bowers treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bowers 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. Bowers. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bowers perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Bowers may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bowers' office.
Does Dr. Bowers accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 436-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowers accept in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Dr. Bowers in Pembroke Pines, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bowers' office located?
Dr. Joseph Bowers' Primary Practice
703 N Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 436-5000
What is Dr. Bowers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033146162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowers
What is Dr. Joseph Bowers's specialty?
Dr. Bowers is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Pembroke Pines, FL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Bowers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Bowers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bowers is affiliated with Baptist Health South Miami Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Joseph Bowers accepting new patients in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Bowers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Bowers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowers's office at (954) 436-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Bowers?
Please contact Dr. Bowers's office at (954) 436-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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