Active NPI 1457333759 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas D Lowe , OD

Optometrist • Washington, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Lowe, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Washington, IA. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1977, Dr. Lowe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 301 S IOWA AVE.

Dr. Lowe is affiliated with Thomas D Lowe, Od Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

301 S Iowa Ave

Washington, IA 523531747

Telephone 3196532371

Fax 3196536070

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Thomas D Lowe, Od Pc Facility NPI 1467543561

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1977

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Washington, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

49 Yrs +18.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Washington, IA (704 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

41.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lowe (49 Years) 49 Yrs

Washington Specialty Average (30.3 Years) 30.3 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	97	97	$154.53	$116.10
92250 Photography of the retina	49	49	$118.96	$32.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	33	$120.00	$57.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	30	$90.00	$32.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$140.54	$118.64
92134 Imaging of retina	24	23	$90.00	$36.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$105.00	$83.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	145	143	$155.00	$112.87
92250 Photography of the retina	55	54	$119.08	$32.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	40	40	$90.00	$31.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	32	$120.00	$55.34
92134 Imaging of retina	29	25	$90.00	$35.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$140.00	$113.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$105.00	$79.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	147	146	$154.38	$116.17
92250 Photography of the retina	85	85	$118.80	$33.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	35	$120.00	$57.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	35	$90.00	$32.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	27	$105.00	$82.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	30	$140.00	$118.60
92134 Imaging of retina	18	17	$90.00	$37.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	146	141	$154.59	$120.23
92250 Photography of the retina	77	75	$118.83	$36.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	58	$139.58	$122.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	42	38	$120.00	$59.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	28	$90.00	$33.84
92134 Imaging of retina	25	25	$90.00	$38.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	20	17	$129.50	$84.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$200.00	$143.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	107	107	$154.67	$119.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	95	$126.10	$103.09
92250 Photography of the retina	75	75	$117.53	$40.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	59	47	$118.98	$59.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	37	36	$90.00	$33.66
92134 Imaging of retina	29	26	$90.00	$38.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	22	$95.00	$70.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	147	145	$155.00	$118.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	99	$125.05	$102.09
92250 Photography of the retina	101	101	$119.70	$45.52
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	67	56	$119.11	$59.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	46	46	$89.57	$33.26
92134 Imaging of retina	31	28	$90.00	$38.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	26	$95.00	$69.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	265	258	$153.65	$115.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	238	225	$124.81	$98.15
92250 Photography of the retina	185	184	$119.84	$50.08
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	102	83	$120.00	$58.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	57	$94.63	$66.23
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	76	72	$89.28	$32.69
92134 Imaging of retina	55	46	$90.00	$37.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	28	18	$300.00	$114.39
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	18	11	$300.00	$142.21
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$126.43	$80.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$200.00	$138.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	285	270	$125.94	$111.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	236	224	$115.14	$97.18
92250 Photography of the retina	179	175	$118.85	$58.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	89	71	$118.66	$54.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	69	$88.09	$32.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	55	$85.00	$65.76
92134 Imaging of retina	65	57	$89.21	$36.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	63	37	$300.00	$112.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	30	28	$115.00	$76.75
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$170.00	$135.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	15	$75.00	$58.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$116.82	$97.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IA 1659

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0147009 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Thomas D Lowe, Od Pc

301 S Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 523531747

Phone: 3196532371

Thomas D Lowe, Od Pc

301 S Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 523531747

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Benjamin Williams , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1598736928

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 24, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2008

Registered at 301 S IOWA AVE, WASHINGTON, IA 523531747 (Tel: 3196532371)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 24, 2008

Registered at 301 S IOWA AVE, WASHINGTON, IA 523531747 (Tel: 3196532371)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 24, 2008

Recorded as THOMAS LOWE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 24, 2008

Optometrist (License #1659 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457333759

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 14, 2005

Last Update: April 24, 2008

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

301 S Iowa Ave

Washington, IA 523531747

Phone: 3196532371

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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