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DR. LOWELL HOWARD LEBOVITZ O.D.
NPI 1326039355
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since October 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
428 FORBES AVE, 2020 LAWYERS BUILDING, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219(412) 391-5040(412) 391-8769 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Lowell Howard Lebovitz O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LOWELL HOWARD LEBOVITZ O.D. (NPI 1326039355) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG000549) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326039355
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOWELL HOWARD LEBOVITZCredential: O.D.
Location Address428 FORBES AVE, 2020 LAWYERS BUILDINGPittsburgh, PA 15219-1614
Mailing Address428 Forbes Ave, 2020 Lawyers BuildingPittsburgh, PA 15219-1614 · (412) 391-5040 · Fax (412) 391-8769
Phone(412) 391-5040
Fax(412) 391-8769
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2016
✔ NPI 1326039355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OEG000549
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
428 FORBES AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINT30547PA
Medicare NSC0161830001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Lowell Howard Lebovitz 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 ID5294631636
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031215000313
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
72 services66 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
65 services50 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
33 services21 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
27 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15219 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
92%49 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%662 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
49%477 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
33%195 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 95% · 43 patients
95%43 patients
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
59%22 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
80%477 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
85%477 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 185 patients
0%185 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. EDITH DIANE BLANDINO DMD
Dentist
428 FORBES AVE, SUITE 400
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 391-4401
FRIEDBERG, ROSENBLOOM & LEBOVITZ, P.C.
Optometrist
428 FORBES AVE, 2020 LAWYERS BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 391-5040
ROSENBLOOM & LEBOVITZ VISION CENTER, INC
Optometrist
428 FORBES AVE, 2020 LAWYERS BUILDING
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
Allegheny County (412) 391-5040

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 Lowell Lebovitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lowell Lebovitz is 1326039355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Lowell Lebovitz located?

Lowell Lebovitz practices at 428 Forbes Ave 2020 Lawyers Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The listed phone number is (412) 391-5040.

What is Lowell Lebovitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

Is Lowell Lebovitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lowell Lebovitz 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 Lowell Lebovitz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 other insurers list Lowell Lebovitz 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 Lowell Lebovitz was last updated on November 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.