Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Bower, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1497718761
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 20Th St, Suite 606
Knoxville, TN 379161809
(865) 546-8040
fax (865) 541-2787

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2010
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #9189
Medicaid
TN #3624135

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497718761. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
662
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$75,535
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 645 511 $113
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 17 14 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 110 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Bruce Bower's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Bower practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Bruce Bower practice?
Dr. Bruce Bower practices at 501 20Th St, Knoxville, TN 379161809. Office phone: 8655468040.
What is Dr. Bruce Bower's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Bower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497718761, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Bower accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Bower accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Bower commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (HCPCS 00140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.