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Dr. Matthew R Downs , OD

Optometrist • Mankato, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Matthew Downs, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Mankato, MN. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Downs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 120 N BROAD ST.

Dr. Downs is affiliated with Carlson Tillisch Eye Clinic Ltd 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

Practice Address

120 N Broad St

Mankato, MN 560013518

Telephone 5073455087
Fax 5073451151
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Mankato, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
17 Specialists

Practicing in Mankato, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
37.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Downs (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Mankato Specialty Average (19.4 Years) 19.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
3,781 28 $2.66 $1.19
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
269 269 $184.26 $124.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
139 104 $103.84 $88.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
60 58 $107.91 $62.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
57 57 $86.30 $32.82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $206.65 $147.16
92250 Photography of the retina
16 15 $91.62 $36.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2911

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carlson Tillisch Eye Clinic Ltd

120 N Broad St, Mankato, MN 560013518

Phone: 5073455087

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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Optometrist

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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1982702247

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 17, 2021

Registered at 120 N BROAD ST, MANKATO, MN 560013518 (Tel: 5073455087)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 220 E MAIN ST, MANKATO, MN 560013574 (Tel: 5073455087)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 220 E MAIN ST, MANKATO, MN 560013574 (Tel: 5073455087)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MATTHEW DOWNS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #2911 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205857042
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 21, 2006
Last Update: March 17, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

220 E Main St

Mankato, MN 560013574

Phone: 5073455087

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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