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- 3421 W 9Th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
About Dr. Lowe
Based in Waterloo, IA, Colleen K. Lowe, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Colleen graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 2021. Medicare claims data shows Colleen provided 1,142 services to 749 patients. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less. NPI 1215506191 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (319) 272-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3421 W 9TH ST
Waterloo, IA 50702
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Toe lengthening surgery
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Tendon procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,142 services · 749 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
652 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
65 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
66 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
111 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
60 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other podiatry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Waterloo 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lowe specialize in?
Dr. Lowe is a podiatry in Waterloo, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lowe located?
Dr. Lowe is listed at 3421 W 9Th St, Waterloo, IA 50702. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lowe's phone number?
The number on file is (319) 272-8000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lowe?
Dr. Lowe's National Provider Identifier is 1215506191. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Lowe go to medical school?
Dr. Lowe attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lowe have?
Dr. Lowe has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lowe do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lowe performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lowe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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