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Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR), Nuclear Radiology, Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Radiology and Pediatric Radiology

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Professional interests include: spider veins, varicose veins, renal angioplasty, and more.

8745 Aero Drive Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-0950

Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD is a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr), nuclear radiology, neuroradiology, diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, SAN DIEGO DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC, SAN DIEGO IMAGING LLC and SAN DIEGO IMAGING-CHULA VISTA LLC.

Office Locations

751 Medical Center Court
Chula Vista, CA 91911

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8745 Aero Drive Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 565-0950

(858) 244-1100

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

abdominal imaging

arm X-ray

blood urea nitrogen test

breast imaging

central DEXA

chest CT scan

creatinine urine test

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

musculoskeletal imaging

neck ultrasound

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

pelvic imaging

screening mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

tibia and fibula X-ray

women's imaging

By Affordability:

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

electrocardiogram

limited abdominal ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

venous duplex ultrasound

venous ultrasound

vertebral fracture assessment

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, abdominal imaging, arm X-ray, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test, breast imaging, central DEXA, chest CT scan, creatinine urine test, DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, foot X-ray, knee X-ray, lab tests, leg CT scan, musculoskeletal imaging, neck ultrasound, non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic imaging, screening mammogram, targeted breast ultrasound, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, and women's imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, electrocardiogram (EKG), limited abdominal ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, venous duplex ultrasound, venous ultrasound, and vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

CT scan

X-rays

By Affordability:

arterial duplex ultrasound

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD performed more CT scan, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, head/brain CT scan, lumbar spine (low-back) CT scan, neck X-ray, pelvis X-ray, and spine CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity arterial duplex

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

ultrasound

By Affordability:

cervical spine CT scan

leg CT scan

maxillofacial CT scan

spine imaging

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD performed more lower extremity arterial duplex, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cervical (neck) spine CT scan, leg CT scan, maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan, spine imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	401
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	196
breast procedures	214
CT scan	588
diagnostic imaging	69
doctor visit	27
hip imaging	143
lab tests	82
musculoskeletal imaging	401
neck imaging	17
pelvic imaging	350
preventive care	119
spinal procedures	178
thoracic (chest) imaging	1460
ultrasound (sonogram)	385
vascular procedures	138
women's imaging	214
X-rays	2231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	395
aspiration	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	173
breast procedures	124
CT scan	580
diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	26
hip imaging	141
injections	18
lab tests	90
musculoskeletal imaging	396
neck imaging	12
pelvic imaging	356
preventive care	95
spinal procedures	175
thoracic (chest) imaging	1478
ultrasound (sonogram)	298
vascular procedures	97
women's imaging	124
X-rays	2142

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1083
Female	1639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1623
Black	114
Hispanic	578
Asian	331
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	979
From 75 to 84	859
85 and over	506
Less than 65	378

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	325
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	153
breast procedures	231
CT scan	496
diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	30
hip imaging	86
lab tests	72
musculoskeletal imaging	320
neck imaging	12
pelvic imaging	253
preventive care	149
spinal procedures	129
thoracic (chest) imaging	1117
ultrasound (sonogram)	266
vascular procedures	90
women's imaging	231
X-rays	1722

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	916
Female	1492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1429
Black	142
Hispanic	445
Asian	319
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	882
From 75 to 84	749
85 and over	452
Less than 65	325

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	325
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	211
breast procedures	457
cardiac procedures	18
CT scan	647
diagnostic imaging	100
doctor visit	15
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	80
lab tests	28
musculoskeletal imaging	279
nuclear scan	18
pelvic imaging	282
preventive care	279
spinal procedures	107
stress testing	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	1323
ultrasound (sonogram)	219
vascular procedures	39
women's imaging	457
X-rays	1970

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2074
Female	3270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3356
Black	234
Hispanic	1030
Asian	558
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1960
From 75 to 84	1656
85 and over	1000
Less than 65	728

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	515
aspiration	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	247
breast procedures	342
CT scan	912
diagnostic imaging	76
injections	18
musculoskeletal imaging	270
neck imaging	11
pelvic imaging	377
preventive care	212
spinal procedures	170
thoracic (chest) imaging	1552
ultrasound (sonogram)	339
vascular procedures	76
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	15
women's imaging	359
X-rays	2015

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1226
Female	1856

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1816
Black	147
Hispanic	627
Asian	358
Other	119
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1179
From 75 to 84	925
85 and over	557
Less than 65	421

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	431
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	236
breast procedures	541
cardiac procedures	21
CT scan	799
diagnostic imaging	127
lab tests	38
musculoskeletal imaging	246
neck imaging	11
nuclear scan	21
pelvic imaging	308
preventive care	302
spinal procedures	94
stress testing	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	1737
ultrasound (sonogram)	364
vascular procedures	63
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	20
women's imaging	552
X-rays	2291

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1230
Female	2035

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1927
Black	155
Hispanic	678
Asian	369
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1264
From 75 to 84	1021
85 and over	577
Less than 65	403

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2018 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	443
aspiration	20
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	253
breast procedures	537
cardiac procedures	22
CT scan	765
diagnostic imaging	117
injections	20
lab tests	70
musculoskeletal imaging	229
neck imaging	11
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	301
preventive care	328
spinal procedures	69
stress testing	22
thoracic (chest) imaging	196
ultrasound (sonogram)	440
vascular procedures	142
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	20
women's imaging	549
X-rays	736

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1273
Female	1976

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1866
Black	175
Hispanic	654
Asian	410
Other	131
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1249
From 75 to 84	1012
85 and over	560
Less than 65	428

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2019 were X-rays, CT scan, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	407
aspiration	28
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	188
breast procedures	656
cardiac procedures	32
CT scan	735
diagnostic imaging	178
diagnostic procedures	12
image guided procedures	12
injections	28
lab tests	36
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	193
neck imaging	24
nuclear scan	21
pelvic imaging	290
preventive care	340
spinal procedures	99
stress testing	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	459
vascular procedures	182
women's imaging	644
X-rays	768

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1130
Female	1926

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1758
Black	171
Hispanic	615
Asian	362
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1272
From 75 to 84	885
85 and over	547
Less than 65	352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2020 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	471
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	237
breast procedures	529
CT scan	899
diagnostic imaging	101
musculoskeletal imaging	240
neck imaging	17
pelvic imaging	367
preventive care	328
spinal procedures	100
thoracic (chest) imaging	241
ultrasound (sonogram)	476
vascular procedures	208
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	42
women's imaging	542
X-rays	731

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1221
Female	1917

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1842
Black	123
Hispanic	705
Asian	336
Other	121
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1263
From 75 to 84	1027
85 and over	532
Less than 65	316

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2021 were CT scan, X-rays, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	480
aspiration	28
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	237
breast procedures	416
cardiac procedures	35
CT scan	861
diagnostic imaging	82
injections	28
lab tests	56
musculoskeletal imaging	338
neck imaging	31
pelvic imaging	392
preventive care	286
spinal procedures	102
thoracic (chest) imaging	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	502
vascular procedures	244
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	31
women's imaging	430
X-rays	759

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1272
Female	1904

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1890
Black	122
Hispanic	680
Asian	317
Other	155
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1232
From 75 to 84	1059
85 and over	573
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA during 2022 were CT scan, X-rays, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	421
aspiration	32
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	194
breast procedures	481
cardiac procedures	61
CT scan	845
diagnostic imaging	87
injections	32
lab tests	19
musculoskeletal imaging	311
neck imaging	20
nuclear scan	11
pelvic imaging	353
preventive care	322
spinal procedures	124
stress testing	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	397
vascular procedures	141
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	35
women's imaging	494
X-rays	748

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1152
Female	1798

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1829
Black	0
Hispanic	605
Asian	261
Other	137
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1173
From 75 to 84	972
85 and over	542
Less than 65	263

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated as a radiologist in Chula Vista, CA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	419
aspiration	24
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	211
breast procedures	411
cardiac procedures	31
CT scan	738
diagnostic imaging	93
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	24
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	112
image guided procedures	12
injections	24
lab tests	54
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	293
neck imaging	16
nuclear scan	18
pelvic imaging	329
preventive care	250
spinal procedures	122
stress testing	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	880
ultrasound (sonogram)	376
vascular procedures	129
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	27
women's imaging	417
X-rays	1464

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1143
Female	1801

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	125
Asian / Pacific Islander	329
Non-Hispanic White	1757
Native American / Alaskan Native	4
Hispanic	601
Other	60

**Age**
75 to 84	924
85 and over	531
Less than 65	356
65 to 74	1132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. He completed residency at Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Interventional radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Interventional radiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp Coronado Hospital

SAN DIEGO DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

SAN DIEGO IMAGING LLC

SAN DIEGO IMAGING-CHULA VISTA LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Medi-Cal, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, Community Health Group and California Health and Wellness.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Medi-Cal

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

First Health

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

Community Health Group

California Health and Wellness

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce L. Bower, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Thoratec Corporation	$7,000 HeartMate II $7,000
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$5,800 HeartMate PHP $5,800
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.	$136 ct $119	multiple $17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$89 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $89
Biocompatibles, Inc.	$83 BEADS - BIO $83
Other	$261 Cardiovascular Products $20	FFRct $19	VENTURE $18	Cook Medical Drainage $18	Cook Medical Catheters $16	Other $170

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$12,800
Food and Beverage	$486
Education	$83

Biography

Dr. Bruce Bower practices interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR), pediatric radiology, and interventional pain medicine in San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Bower's areas of expertise include vertebroplasty, renal angioplasty, and varicocele. He takes Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Bower's hospital/clinic affiliations include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He has an open panel in Chula Vista, CA according to Sharp HealthCare.