DR. JOSEPH ALEXANDER GOWEN O.D.
NPI 1144246307
Optometrist in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906(719) 219-3819(719) 219-0411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Alexander Gowen O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH ALEXANDER GOWEN O.D. (NPI 1144246307) is an individual optometrist in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (2486) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144246307
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ALEXANDER GOWENCredential: O.D.
Location Address1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3594
Mailing Address1130 Lake Plaza Dr, Suite 230Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3594 · (719) 219-3819 · Fax (719) 219-0411
Fax(719) 219-0411
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2011
NPI 1144246307 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in CO · 2486
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid90000552CO
Medicare PINCOA104797CO

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Alexander Gowen O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7416131990
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110407000154
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
130 services130 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
119 services118 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80906 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE #230
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906
Optometrist
1130 LAKE PLAZA DR, SUITE #130
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Gowen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Gowen is 1144246307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Joseph Gowen located?

Joseph Gowen practices at 1130 Lake Plaza Dr Suite 230, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. The listed phone number is (719) 219-3819.

What is Joseph Gowen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Joseph Gowen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Gowen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Gowen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Joseph Gowen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Gowen was last updated on September 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.