Dr. Paula S Mcdowell , OD
Optometrist • Big Rapids, MI
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Dr. Paula Mcdowell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Big Rapids, MI. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ferris State College - College Of Optometry in 2009, Dr. Mcdowell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1124 S STATE ST.
Dr. Mcdowell is affiliated with Ferris State University and accepts Medicare assignment.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1124 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 493072256
Medicare Profile & Education
Ferris State College - College Of Optometry
2009
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
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Practicing in Big Rapids, MI (2032 Statewide)
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Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-08-13NUCC 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.
NUCC 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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Ferris State University
1124 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 493072256
Ferris State University
1124 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 493072256
Phone: 2315912020
Secondary Practice Locations
806 Tuuri Pl
Flint, MI 485032465
Phone: 8107675750
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Registered at 1124 S STATE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072256 (Tel: 2315912020)
Registered at 1124 S STATE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 493072256 (Tel: 2315912020)
Optometrist (License #4901004493 in MI)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3122256200)
Registered at 3241 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606164201 (Tel: 3122256200)
Recorded as PAULA MCDOWELL, OD
Optometrist (License #046010511 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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1124 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 493072256
Phone: 2315912020
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