Christopher Mcdowell, O.D.
NPI 1235188079 · Optometrist · Cloquet, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Mcdowell, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Cloquet, MN (NPI 1235188079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235188079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2974 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,608 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,442 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 84 | $125 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 26 | $147 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $88 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 15 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 141 | 24 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 64 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 37 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 36 | 19 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 31 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 20 | — |
| Moxifloxacin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-09
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Mcdowell's NPI number?
- Christopher Mcdowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235188079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Mcdowell's specialty?
- Christopher Mcdowell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christopher Mcdowell located?
- Christopher Mcdowell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720-1617.
- What is Christopher Mcdowell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Mcdowell is (612) 730-3824.
- Does Christopher Mcdowell accept Medicare?
- Christopher Mcdowell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Mcdowell's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Mcdowell's NPI (1235188079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.