Dr. Robert Tower, MD - Ophthalmology in Portland, OR

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Tower, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Portland, OR. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1999, Dr. Tower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1211 NW GLISAN ST.

Dr. Tower accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of content of eyes, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1211 Nw Glisan St
Suite 201

Portland, OR 972093054

Telephone 5032275075

Fax 5032412793

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tower Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Pc Facility NPI 1861740938

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Portland, OR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +9.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.9 Yrs

State Avg: 22.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

141 Specialists

Practicing in Portland, OR (341 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tower (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Portland Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 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
92285 Photography of content of eyes	66	66	$100.00	$24.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$230.00	$114.08
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	19	19	$4274.47	$968.60
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	17	17	$150.00	$31.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	52	51	$100.00	$24.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$230.00	$114.42
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	25	25	$3477.60	$949.09
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	17	17	$150.00	$31.31
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$150.00	$74.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	60	59	$100.00	$24.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$230.00	$114.57
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	23	23	$3780.00	$969.03
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	22	22	$150.00	$30.88
67908 Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis	13	13	$1673.85	$631.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	46	45	$100.00	$24.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$230.00	$115.87
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	15	14	$150.00	$31.73
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	14	14	$3645.00	$976.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	50	50	$100.00	$23.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$230.00	$111.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$150.00	$77.80
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	13	13	$3634.62	$967.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	70	67	$100.00	$22.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	70	$230.00	$110.58
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	17	16	$150.00	$31.54
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	16	16	$3661.88	$870.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	78	73	$100.00	$19.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$230.00	$107.35
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	28	27	$150.00	$34.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	13	$150.00	$72.82
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	17	17	$3780.00	$922.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92285 Photography of content of eyes	70	66	$100.00	$19.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	64	$230.00	$105.72
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	31	31	$150.00	$33.62
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	24	24	$3701.25	$889.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$150.00	$71.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OR MD24417

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00045917

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8355141 (WA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Roxanne Mossman , LCSW LICENSED CLINIC

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1730231275

LCSWLICENSEDCLINIC

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 July 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2012

Registered at 1211 NW GLISAN ST, SUITE 201, PORTLAND, OR 972093054 (Tel: 5032275075)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2012

Registered at 1211 NW GLISAN ST, SUITE 201, PORTLAND, OR 972093054 (Tel: 5032275075)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2012

Recorded as ROBERT TOWER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #MD24417 in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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