Dr. Nicole Lowrey , MD, PhD
Ophthalmology • O Fallon, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Nicole Lowrey, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in O Fallon, IL. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2019, Dr. Lowrey delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 705 INSIGHT AVE.
Dr. Lowrey is affiliated with Ideal Eye Surgery Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
705 Insight Ave
O Fallon, IL 622692146
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
2019
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in O Fallon, IL
Practicing in O Fallon, IL (954 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92136
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
|
283 | 179 | $150.00 | $37.02 |
|
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
|
212 | 135 | $2000.00 | $460.87 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
205 | 205 | $340.00 | $163.69 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
154 | 146 | $215.00 | $124.69 |
|
66821
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
|
73 | 55 | $1000.00 | $270.70 |
|
92134
Imaging of retina
|
53 | 52 | $120.00 | $36.52 |
|
66982
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
|
32 | 22 | $2500.00 | $660.57 |
|
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
|
14 | 14 | $100.00 | $31.97 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-12-11NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Ideal Eye Surgery Llc
705 Insight Ave, O Fallon, IL 622692146
Phone: 6183911660
Secondary Practice Locations
400 Maple Summit Rd
Jerseyville, IL 620522028
Phone: 6184986402
1 Professional Dr Ste 260
Alton, IL 620025068
Phone: 6183911660
12400 Olive Blvd Ste 200
Saint Louis, MO 631415436
Phone: 3143919400
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Ophthalmology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 705 INSIGHT AVE, O FALLON, IL 622692146 (Tel: 6183911660)
Registered at 705 INSIGHT AVE, O FALLON, IL 622692146 (Tel: 6183911660)
Ophthalmology (License #2019018196 in MO)
Internal Medicine (License #036166546 in IL)
Recorded as NICOLE LOWREY, MD, PHD
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1 BARNES JEW HOSP PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625000)
Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010
Recorded as NICOLE VARNADO, MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (License #2019018196 in MO)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
705 Insight Ave
O Fallon, IL 622692146
Phone: 6183911660
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