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LAURA KATHERINE DOWD O.D
NPI 1255567467
Optometrist in Augusta, ME

Active since June 02, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1 VA CTR, AUGUSTA, ME 04330(207) 623-8411(207) 621-4853 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Laura Katherine Dowd O.d NPPES

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

LAURA KATHERINE DOWD O.D (NPI 1255567467) is an individual optometrist in Augusta, Maine, licensed in Maine (OPT909) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255567467
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA KATHERINE DOWDCredential: O.D
Location Address1 VA CTRAugusta, ME 04330-6719
Mailing AddressPo Box 17, 37 Scriber LaneBelgrade, ME 04917-0017
Phone(207) 623-8411
Fax(207) 621-4853
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2010
✔ NPI 1255567467 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · OPT909
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License OPT909 (ME)
1 VA CTR, Augusta, ME 04330
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Laura Katherine Dowd O.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04330 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
$123.23 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $30.80 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
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 20

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

MS. EVELYN ROSE DAWSON
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411
JOSHUA PENNEY
Physical Therapist
1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (603) 630-0648
DR. RACHEL ANN MAYER PHARMD
Pharmacist
1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411
WILLIAM KENNETH WANG
Pharmacist
1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411
DR. JAMES P SMITH OD
Optometrist
1 VA CTR, TOGUS VAMC EYE CLINIC
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411
MS. DONNA MARIE GALLANT LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
General Acute Care Hospital
1 VA CTR, RADIOLOGY, VA TOGUS
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411
BRIAN P MILLS MD
Anesthesiology (Addiction Medicine)
1 VA CTR
AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Kennebec County (207) 623-8411

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 Laura Dowd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Dowd is 1255567467. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2009.

Where is Laura Dowd located?

Laura Dowd practices at 1 VA Ctr, Augusta, ME 04330. The listed phone number is (207) 623-8411.

What is Laura Dowd's specialty?

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

Is Laura Dowd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Dowd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Laura Dowd accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Laura Dowd 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 Laura Dowd was last updated on June 27, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.