SARA JO DOWNES OD
NPI 1578850038
Optometrist in Iowa City, IA

Q: What is Sara Downes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Downes is 1578850038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2011.

Q: What is Sara Downes's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Downes was last updated on November 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since July 06, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 467-8766(319) 384-8698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2018, Jun 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Sara Jo Downes Od NPPES

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

SARA JO DOWNES OD (NPI 1578850038) is an individual optometrist in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (002533) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578850038

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameSARA JO DOWNESCredential: OD

Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242

Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 467-8766 · Fax (319) 384-8698

Phone(319) 467-8766

Fax(319) 384-8698

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1578850038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · 002533✔ Licensed in MN · 3230

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 ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License 002533 (IA)

200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1909 Fulton St SEMinneapolis, MN 55455-4800 · Phone (612) 625-4400

Location 2105 E 9th StCoralville, IA 52241-2209 · Phone (319) 467-2000 · Fax (319) 467-2410

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Sanford 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara Jo Downes 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 ID8820266521

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181119000038

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number160058

Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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

$122.23 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.36 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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.

SANGIL LEE M.D.

Emergency Medicine

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-2233

RAMI G. EL ABIAD M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-4901

GRERK SUTAMTEWAGUL MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-1616

DR. KALEB TANNER VEIT D.O.

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-2320

OMAR JABER M.D

Chronic Disease Hospital

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 471-8958

JENNIFER MANCUSO MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor, MS

200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 384-7983

ASHLEY KAISER M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-2294

MRS. NANCY JANE MILLICE

Health Educator

200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Johnson County (319) 356-3825

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 Sara Downes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Downes is 1578850038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2011.

Where is Sara Downes located?

Sara Downes practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 467-8766.

What is Sara Downes's specialty?

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

Is Sara Downes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Downes 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 Sara Downes accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Sara Downes 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.

Is Sara Downes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Downes is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Downes was last updated on November 12, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.