Dr. James Bowman, M.D./ PHD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Bowman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2023, Dr. Bowman performed 19 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#34 in Alabama) and 15 knee replacements (#89 in Alabama), for a combined total of 34 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
19 verified cases
#34 in Alabama
Knee Replacement
15 verified cases
#89 in Alabama

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Bowman

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Bowman, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 205-933-7838
2700 10th Ave S Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35205
NPI: 1003105719
Credentials: M.D./ PHD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D./ PhD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.