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- 1870 Reservoir St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
About Dr. Gowen
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Michael P. Gowen, OD practices in Harrisonburg, VA. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 374 Medicare patients across 403 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1831170026 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (540) 434-6622
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1870 RESERVOIR ST
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
403 services · 374 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
158 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
139 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
64 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
31 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 1
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 optometrists in Harrisonburg 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gowen?
Dr. Gowen is an optometrist in Harrisonburg, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gowen's address?
Dr. Gowen is listed at 1870 Reservoir St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gowen?
The number on file is (540) 434-6622. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gowen's NPI number?
Dr. Gowen's National Provider Identifier is 1831170026. 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
How long has Dr. Gowen been practicing?
Dr. Gowen has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Gowen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gowen provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gowen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gowen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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