23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bowers, Family Medicine Specialist in Shelbyville, IL?
Dr. Doris Bowers, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shelbyville, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Bowers graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Univ Il Coll Med-Rockford, Family Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bowers is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowers’s office at (217) 774-4305.
Where did Dr. Bowers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Il Coll Med-Rockford, Family Medicine; Naval Reg Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Naval Reg Med Center | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford Program
Medical School: University of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo | University of Missouri / Columbia Campus | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Bowers board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Doris Bowers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bowers typically treat?
As a Family 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bowers typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Doris Bowers may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Bowers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bowers accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 774-4305 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowers accept in Shelbyville, IL?
Dr. Bowers in Shelbyville, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bowers' office located?
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 1275525990.
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. Doris Bowers's specialty?
Dr. Bowers is a Family Medicine Specialist near Shelbyville, IL.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Doris Bowers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bowers is affiliated with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Hshs St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Doris Bowers accepting new patients in Shelbyville, IL?
No, Dr. Doris Bowers is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Doris Bowers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowers's office at (217) 774-4305 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Doris Bowers?
Please contact Dr. Bowers's office at (217) 774-4305 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Doris Bowers have?
Dr. Doris Bowers is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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