Provider Profile
Paul Michael Dowd, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Dowd
Paul Michael Dowd, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Parma, OH specializing in optometry. Paul trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1977. Paul is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 580 services to 555 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (440) 885-0822
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7448 RIDGE RD
Parma, OH 44129
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
580 services · 555 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
234 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
178 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
32 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
30 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
73 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
33 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Parma 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Dowd specialize in?
Dr. Dowd is an optometry in Parma, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Dowd located?
Dr. Dowd is listed at 7448 RIDGE RD, Parma, OH 44129. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dowd's phone number?
The number on file is (440) 885-0822. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dowd?
Dr. Dowd's National Provider Identifier is 1033154653. 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. Dowd go to medical school?
Dr. Dowd attended Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dowd have?
Dr. Dowd has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Dowd do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dowd provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Dowd's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dowd. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.