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Active NPI 1356902381 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Nicole Lowrey , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • O Fallon, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

705 Insight Ave

O Fallon, IL 622692146

Telephone 6183911660
Fax 6188616003
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ideal Eye Surgery Llc Facility NPI 1366966186

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in O Fallon, IL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -4.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 11.2 Yrs
State Avg: 31.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in O Fallon, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lowrey (7 Years) 7 Yrs
O Fallon Specialty Average (11.2 Years) 11.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
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: 2025-12-11
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MO 2019018196

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036166546

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

6 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1528447174

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1730442500

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1831761360

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Rocio Bentivegna , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1871170183

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1952783235

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2025

Registered at 705 INSIGHT AVE, O FALLON, IL 622692146 (Tel: 6183911660)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2025

Registered at 705 INSIGHT AVE, O FALLON, IL 622692146 (Tel: 6183911660)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #2019018196 in MO)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2024

Internal Medicine (License #036166546 in IL)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2024

Recorded as NICOLE LOWREY, MD, PHD

NPI Profile Active June 20, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2019

Registered at 1 BARNES JEW HOSP PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2019

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2019

Recorded as NICOLE VARNADO, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2019

Internal Medicine (License #2019018196 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356902381
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2019
Last Update: December 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

705 Insight Ave

O Fallon, IL 622692146

Phone: 6183911660

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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