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Unclaimed ProfileAbout DOW
Based in Mount Vernon, IL, Robert Dow, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery of the spine.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Dow's specialty?
Dr. Dow is an orthopedic surgeon in Mount Vernon, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Dow?
Dr. Dow is listed at 4121 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Dow?
The number on file is (618) 242-3778. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dow's NPI number?
Dr. Dow's National Provider Identifier is 1699272732. 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
What is Dr. Dow's medical education?
Dr. Dow attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Dow been practising?
Dr. Dow has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Dow known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dow performs procedures including fusion of additional segment of spine, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion and placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (618) 242-3778
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4121 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,392 services · 1,175 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
79 |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
43 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
25 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
20 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
17 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
16 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
15 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
180 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
142 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
122 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Mount Vernon 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fusion of additional segment of spine 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.