Dr. Christopher A Dowd , OD
Optometrist • Dedham, MA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Dowd, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Dedham, MA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1994, Dr. Dowd delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 LYONS ST.
Dr. Dowd is affiliated with Community Health Connections, Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1 Lyons St
Dedham, MA 020265599
Medicare Profile & Education
New England College Of Optometry
1994
Not Specified
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Dedham, MA
Practicing in Dedham, MA (1567 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
276 | 276 | $221.00 | $142.72 |
|
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
|
67 | 66 | $153.00 | $101.96 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
55 | 55 | $264.00 | $168.62 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-02-10NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Community Health Connections, Inc
326 Nichols Rd, Fitchburg, MA 014201914
Phone: 9788788100
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Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Advanced Practice Midwife
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Advanced Practice Midwife
Certified Nurse Midwife
Pediatrics
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1 LYONS ST, DEDHAM, MA 020265599 (Tel: 7813291400)
Registered at 1 LYONS ST, DEDHAM, MA 020265599 (Tel: 7813291400)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER DOWD, OD
Optometrist (License #3852 in MA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1 Lyons St
Dedham, MA 020265599
Phone: 7814933685
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