Dr. Christopher Allen Mcdowell , OD
Optometrist • Cloquet, MN
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Mcdowell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cloquet, MN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2004, Dr. Mcdowell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1001 CLOQUET AVE.
Dr. Mcdowell maintains professional affiliations with Moose Lake Eye Care Llc, Northern Minnesota Eye Care Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1001 Cloquet Ave
Cloquet, MN 557201617
Medicare Profile & Education
Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
2004
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cloquet, MN
Practicing in Cloquet, MN (1178 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
|
1,442 | 11 | $3.03 | $1.31 |
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
84 | 84 | $188.71 | $124.62 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
26 | 19 | $111.92 | $88.04 |
|
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
|
26 | 26 | $200.69 | $147.25 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
15 | 12 | $169.00 | $124.43 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
15 | 15 | $96.00 | $36.39 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
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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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Northern Minnesota Eye Care Llc
1001 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN 557201617
Phone: 2188791558
Moose Lake Eye Care Llc
312 Elm Ave, Moose Lake, MN 557677706
Phone: 2184858495
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1001 CLOQUET AVE, CLOQUET, MN 557201617 (Tel: 6127303824)
Registered at 1010 22ND ST, APT 301, CLOQUET, MN 557202876 (Tel: 7734959669)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MCDOWELL, O.D.
Optometrist (License #2974 in MN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1010 22nd St, Apt 301
Cloquet, MN 557202876
Phone: 7734959669
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