Christa Lows, OD
NPI 1588665699 · Optometrist · Douglasville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christa Lows, OD is a Optometrist provider in Douglasville, GA (NPI 1588665699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588665699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002028 (GA)
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
1,068 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 389 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $91 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 124 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 108 | $63 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 60 | $90 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 58 | $147 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 542 | 180 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 97 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 90 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 81 | 31 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 78 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 57 | 21 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 52 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,930 across 27 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2019-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christa Lows's NPI number?
- Christa Lows's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588665699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christa Lows's specialty?
- Christa Lows is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Christa Lows located?
- Christa Lows's practice location on file with NPPES is 8841 Hospital Dr Ste 100, Douglasville, GA 30134-2267.
- What is Christa Lows's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christa Lows is (770) 577-2220.
- Does Christa Lows accept Medicare?
- Christa Lows is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christa Lows's NPI active?
- Yes — Christa Lows's NPI (1588665699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.