Steven Towle, O. D.
NPI 1932197209 · Optometrist · Bismarck, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Towle, O. D. is a Optometrist provider in Bismarck, ND (NPI 1932197209).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932197209
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 506 (ND)
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
534 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 195 | $87 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 142 | $123 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 83 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 42 | $62 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 27 | $33 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 24 | $36 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 121 | 35 |
| Timolol Maleate | 87 | 25 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 28 | 19 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 28 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 22 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 22 | — |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 4 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
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2008-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Towle's NPI number?
- Steven Towle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932197209, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Towle's specialty?
- Steven Towle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Steven Towle located?
- Steven Towle's practice location on file with NPPES is 620 N 9th St, Bismarck, ND 58501-4112.
- What is Steven Towle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Towle is (701) 255-4673.
- Does Steven Towle accept Medicare?
- Steven Towle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Towle's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Towle's NPI (1932197209) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.