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Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1999)

Professional interests include: knee arthroscopy, robotic surgery, hip problems, and more.

799 Doctors Court
Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-4079

Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD is an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho and UNC Health Alliance.

Office Locations

1111 HUFFMAN MILL ROAD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215

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EmergeOrtho

3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 596-6874

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UNC Health Alliance

7921 Acc Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27617

(919) 596-8524

(919) 596-6640

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UNC Health Alliance

799 Doctors Court
Roxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-4079

(336) 599-4778

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Some issues Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, and lower extremity MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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 Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
doctor visit	359
hip imaging	132
injections	130
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	70
musculoskeletal imaging	372
pelvic imaging	149
reconstructive surgery	70
X-rays	521

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	355
hip imaging	158
injections	107
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	79
musculoskeletal imaging	413
pelvic imaging	147
reconstructive surgery	79
X-rays	560

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	35
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	366
hip imaging	191
injections	77
joint surgery	106
lower extremity surgery	106
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	481
pelvic imaging	162
reconstructive surgery	94
X-rays	643

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	61
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
doctor visit	445
hip imaging	191
injections	82
joint surgery	130
lower extremity surgery	130
musculoskeletal imaging	497
pelvic imaging	178
reconstructive surgery	130
X-rays	675

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1076
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	144
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	477
injections	78
joint surgery	96
lower extremity surgery	96
musculoskeletal imaging	325
reconstructive surgery	96
X-rays	325

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	63
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
doctor visit	406
injections	115
joint surgery	96
lower extremity surgery	96
musculoskeletal imaging	193
reconstructive surgery	96
X-rays	193

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	59
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	265
injections	60
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	45
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2019 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	151
doctor visit	595
hip imaging	27
hospital care	13
injections	151
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	103
reconstructive surgery	22
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	101

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	45
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
doctor visit	550
hip imaging	23
injections	182
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	45
musculoskeletal imaging	90
reconstructive surgery	46
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	36
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	190
doctor visit	649
hip imaging	18
injections	190
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	113
reconstructive surgery	40
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	125

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	50
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	169
doctor visit	541
hip imaging	12
injections	169
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	95
reconstructive surgery	36
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	82

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	45
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated as an orthopedist in BURLINGTON, NC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and aspiration.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	455
hip imaging	94
hospital care	13
injections	121
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	66
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	248
pelvic imaging	159
reconstructive surgery	65
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	305

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	407
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	53
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	221

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1999. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (1999)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certified (2017)

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Ronald Bowers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

EmergeOrtho

UNC Health Alliance

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$3,884 Legion Revision $2,087	OR3O Dual Mobility $424	Journey II $149	Journey II BCS $124	REAL INTELLIGENCE $108	Other $991
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,860 VELYS Hip Navigation $1,193	GLOBAL $760	Ortho-Hips $623	Trauma $190	Orthopaedics $54	Other $41
Linvatec Corporation	$727 Linvatec Shoulder Arthroscopy $705	LIVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM $21
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$144 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $144
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$135 GLOBAL $70	ACTIS $66
Other	$95 Mako $29	BRILINTA $23	Zilretta $20	KNEES $12	FORTEO $11

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,365
Food and Beverage	$1,480

Biography

Dr. James Bowers sees patients in Burlington, NC, Raleigh, NC, and Roxboro, NC. His medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bowers include knee problems, ACL reconstruction, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He trained at Duke University Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Bowers is professionally affiliated with EmergeOrtho and UNC Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inRaleigh, NC as reported by UNC Health.