Active NPI 1003809849 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lowell Charles Ware , OD

Optometrist • Bowling Green, KY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lowell Ware, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Bowling Green, KY. Practice services are available at 952 FAIRVIEW AVE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, established patient outpatient office visit, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

952 Fairview Ave

Bowling Green, KY 421014969

Telephone 2707812220

Fax 2707812155

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lowell C. Ware Eyecare, Inc. Facility NPI 1871796193

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bowling Green, KY

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 21.9 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

27 Specialists

Practicing in Bowling Green, KY (836 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

24.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$80.00	$41.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$110.00	$102.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,320	13	$0.91	$0.69
92250 Photography of the retina	341	281	$80.00	$46.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	213	203	$120.00	$119.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	123	$110.00	$102.97
92285 Photography of content of eyes	156	112	$50.00	$17.73
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	93	73	$80.00	$58.95
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	50	$60.00	$33.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$75.00	$70.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$145.00	$142.68
92134 Imaging of retina	19	18	$60.00	$38.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,408	25	$2.07	$1.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	992	14	$1.06	$0.81
92250 Photography of the retina	424	335	$80.00	$49.48
92285 Photography of content of eyes	334	225	$50.00	$15.86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	262	257	$119.96	$113.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	221	133	$110.00	$97.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	96	72	$80.00	$57.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	79	55	$60.00	$32.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$145.00	$137.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$75.00	$66.22
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$60.00	$36.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,508	26	$2.01	$1.29
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	1,536	13	$1.04	$0.67
92285 Photography of content of eyes	557	365	$50.00	$15.80
92250 Photography of the retina	523	416	$80.00	$57.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	287	285	$120.00	$110.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	259	163	$110.00	$96.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	123	91	$80.00	$50.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	94	68	$60.00	$31.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	63	$75.00	$65.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$145.00	$133.59
92134 Imaging of retina	35	34	$60.00	$35.30
92132 Imaging of front third of eye	30	26	$60.00	$26.06

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KY 1255DT

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

77012557 (KY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jesse Boles , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1487223806

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Chad Coats , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1891959284

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 November 20, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2007

Registered at 952 FAIRVIEW AVE, BOWLING GREEN, KY 421014969 (Tel: 2707812220)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2007

Registered at 952 FAIRVIEW AVE, BOWLING GREEN, KY 421014938 (Tel: 2707812220)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 20, 2007

Recorded as LOWELL WARE, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2007

Optometrist (License #1255DT in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 26, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003809849

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 26, 2005

Last Update: November 20, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

952 Fairview Ave

Bowling Green, KY 421014938

Phone: 2707812220

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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