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DR. PAULA S MCDOWELL OD
NPI 1326270182
Optometrist in Big Rapids, MI

Active since August 12, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1124 S STATE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 591-2020(231) 591-3991 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, Feb 14, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Paula S Mcdowell Od NPPES

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

DR. PAULA S MCDOWELL OD (NPI 1326270182) is an individual optometrist in Big Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Illinois (046010511) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Flint, and is a graduate of Ferris State College - College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326270182
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA S MCDOWELLCredential: OD
Location Address1124 S STATE STBig Rapids, MI 49307-2256
Mailing Address1124 S State StBig Rapids, MI 49307-2256 · (231) 591-2020 · Fax (231) 591-3991
Phone(231) 591-2020
Fax(231) 591-3991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSFerris State College - College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1326270182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 046010511✔ Licensed in MI · 4901004493
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.
1124 S STATE ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1806 Tuuri PlFlint, MI 48503-2465 · Phone (810) 767-5750 · Fax (810) 237-7567

Other Identifiers 2

Other900E47602Blue Cross
Other0784610001Administar

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, 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. Paula S Mcdowell Od 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 ID1557408036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091103000136
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 49307 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

DR. PHILIP E WALLING OD
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST, MCO 101H
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2020
LUKE LIRONES
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2020
DR. VICTORIA MARGARET SPENCE OD
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2020
JARED FREEDMAN OD
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-3700
CHRISTOPHER ALBRIGHT
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2020
DR. XUE MEI OD
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2020
STEPHANIE S RAMDASS OD
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-2020
HEIMRAJ RESAUL OD
Optometrist
1124 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 591-3700

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 Paula Mcdowell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Mcdowell is 1326270182. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2009.

Where is Paula Mcdowell located?

Paula Mcdowell practices at 1124 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 591-2020.

What is Paula Mcdowell's specialty?

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

Is Paula Mcdowell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Mcdowell 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 Paula Mcdowell accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 4 other insurers list Paula Mcdowell 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 Paula Mcdowell was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.