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Active NPI 1255567467 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Laura Katherine Dowd , OD

Optometrist • Augusta, ME

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laura Dowd, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Augusta, ME. Practice services are available at 1 VA CTR under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Va Ctr

Augusta, ME 043306719

Telephone 2076238411
Fax 2076214853
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Togus Vamc Facility NPI 1407804537

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Augusta, ME

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 14.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, ME (324 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
15.9% 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 (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $142.00 $119.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ME OPT909

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License ME OPT909

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Samantha Woody , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003630039

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Evelyn Dawson

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

NPI 1003706425
Julie Anne Joy , MSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1013295849

Master of Social Work

NPI 1013341478

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

William Wang

Pharmacist

NPI 1013856657
NPI 1013932110

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 27, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2010

Registered at 1 VA CTR, AUGUSTA, ME 043306719 (Tel: 2076238411)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 17, 37 SCRIBER LANE, BELGRADE, ME 049170017

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2010

Recorded as LAURA DOWD, O.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2010

Optometrist (License #OPT909 in ME)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 02, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255567467
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 02, 2009
Last Update: June 27, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 17, 37 Scriber Lane

Belgrade, ME 049170017

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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