Careen Lowder, MD
NPI 1841231693 · Ophthalmology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Careen Lowder, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1841231693).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841231693
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35052819 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
396 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 145 | $62 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 112 | $23 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 110 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $119 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels and Blood Vessels Between the White Part of Eye and Retina Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92242 | 14 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $23–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 90 | 57 |
| Latanoprost | 39 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 38 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 37 | 14 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 36 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 36 | 15 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 33 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 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
- 2006-06-10
- Last updated
- 2008-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Careen Lowder's NPI number?
- Careen Lowder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841231693, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Careen Lowder's specialty?
- Careen Lowder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Careen Lowder located?
- Careen Lowder's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Careen Lowder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Careen Lowder is (800) 223-2273.
- Does Careen Lowder accept Medicare?
- Careen Lowder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Careen Lowder's NPI active?
- Yes — Careen Lowder's NPI (1841231693) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.