John Lowery, MD
NPI 1255352035 · Ophthalmology Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Lowery, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1255352035).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255352035
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036104884 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,284 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 257 | $126 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 192 | $38 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 182 | $527 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 142 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 137 | $55 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 621 | 466 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 531 | 362 |
| Latanoprost | 447 | 139 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 203 | 71 |
| Timolol Maleate | 111 | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 71 | 21 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 65 | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$612 across 21 records (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
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2012-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Lowery's NPI number?
- John Lowery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255352035, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Lowery's specialty?
- John Lowery is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Lowery located?
- John Lowery's practice location on file with NPPES is 2325 Aberdeen Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054-0624.
- What is John Lowery's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Lowery is (704) 853-3937.
- Does John Lowery accept Medicare?
- John Lowery is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Lowery's NPI active?
- Yes — John Lowery's NPI (1255352035) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.