Active NPI 1033154653 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Michael Dowd , OD

Optometrist • Parma, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Dowd, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Parma, OH. With approximately 49 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1977, Dr. Dowd delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7448 RIDGE RD.

Dr. Dowd is affiliated with Northern Ohio Eye Consultants, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, 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

7448 Ridge Rd

Parma, OH 441296605

Telephone 4408850822

Fax 4408857225

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Doctors Of Optometry, Inc. Facility NPI 1831125483

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1977

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Parma, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

49 Yrs +14.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 34.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Parma, OH (2535 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

42.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dowd (49 Years) 49 Yrs

Parma Specialty Average (34.3 Years) 34.3 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
92250 Photography of the retina	234	232	$105.00	$35.25
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	178	178	$185.00	$119.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	53	$190.00	$124.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	32	$135.00	$87.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	31	$120.00	$59.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	29	$65.00	$32.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	282	278	$105.00	$35.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	252	248	$185.00	$118.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	64	$190.00	$121.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	42	$135.00	$85.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	35	$65.00	$33.61
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	33	32	$120.00	$58.19
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$220.00	$140.99
92134 Imaging of retina	12	11	$65.00	$37.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	281	276	$85.87	$35.39
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	239	236	$133.74	$115.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	56	$134.85	$118.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	35	$101.54	$85.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	31	$87.73	$34.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	30	$92.90	$59.07
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$134.09	$119.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,399	18	$5.63	$1.17
92250 Photography of the retina	322	319	$80.00	$37.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	252	250	$115.00	$115.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	69	$110.00	$110.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	49	$75.00	$75.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	32	$95.00	$35.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	25	$85.00	$60.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$115.00	$115.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,709	14	$5.56	$1.19
92250 Photography of the retina	300	299	$80.00	$43.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	245	245	$115.00	$114.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	70	$109.18	$105.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	47	$75.00	$72.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	29	29	$95.00	$35.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	28	$85.00	$60.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$115.00	$115.00
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$95.00	$39.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,530	11	$5.56	$1.37
92250 Photography of the retina	323	321	$80.00	$47.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	275	274	$107.04	$105.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	89	$104.82	$103.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	38	$95.00	$34.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	36	$85.00	$60.57
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$108.75	$107.18
92134 Imaging of retina	19	15	$95.00	$38.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,620	13	$5.09	$1.33
92250 Photography of the retina	314	310	$80.00	$52.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	264	260	$99.92	$98.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	156	87	$105.35	$100.60
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	32	$95.00	$34.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	31	31	$100.00	$98.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	27	27	$85.00	$59.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	15	$75.00	$67.94
92134 Imaging of retina	13	13	$95.00	$38.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,323	17	$5.65	$1.37
92250 Photography of the retina	266	264	$80.00	$59.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	251	251	$100.00	$97.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	90	$75.00	$67.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	34	$45.00	$40.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	28	$95.00	$34.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	24	$85.00	$57.65
92134 Imaging of retina	19	19	$95.00	$37.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$100.00	$97.25
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	11	11	$80.00	$42.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$75.00	$73.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OH 3284

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

Northern Ohio Eye Consultants, Inc

7001 S Edgerton Rd, Brecksville, OH 441414206

Phone: 4405261974

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Emmanuel Zanoudakis , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1316982077

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Paul Hornik , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1538124995

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 01, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 01, 2009

Registered at 7448 RIDGE RD, PARMA, OH 441296605 (Tel: 4408850822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 01, 2009

Registered at 7448 RIDGE RD, PARMA, OH 441296605 (Tel: 4408850822)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 01, 2009

Recorded as PAUL DOWD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 01, 2009

Optometrist (License #3284 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033154653

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 18, 2006

Last Update: September 01, 2009

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7448 Ridge Rd

Parma, OH 441296605

Phone: 4408850822

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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