CHRISTOPHER A DOWD OD NPI 1467436410

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1467436410
  • Provider Name: CHRISTOPHER A DOWD, OD
  • Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 1 LYONS ST
    DEDHAM, MA
    ZIP 02026
  • Phone: (781) 493-3685

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Christopher A Dowd, OD is an optometrist in Dedham, MA with 32 years of experience. The provider is 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. Christopher A Dowd, OD NPI is 1467436410. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1994

The provider's business location address is:

1 LYONS ST
DEDHAM, MA
ZIP 02026-599
Phone: (781) 493-3685
Fax: (781) 461-9325

The NPI 1467436410 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • New patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92002)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 12/2/2005 and was last updated on 2/10/2021.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1152W00000XOptometrist3852MASSACHUSETTSYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1042472266OTHERONE HEALTH PLAN
2042472266OTHERTHREE RIVERS
3787926OTHERMVP HEALTH CARE
49770000OTHERCIGNA PAL ID
5042472266OTHERHEALTHCARE VALUE MGMT
633125OTHERFALLON COMMUNITY HEALTH
7410045645OTHERRAILROAD MEDICARE
80369241MEDICAIDMASSACHUSETTS
9042472266OTHERPRIVATE HEALTHCARE
10W16026OTHERBLUE CARE ELECT
11W16026OTHERBLUE SHIELD INDEMNITY
122130123OTHERHEALTHY START
135633464OTHERAETNA US HEALTHCARE
14AA2357OTHERHARVARD PILGRIM
15042472266OTHERTRICARE CHAMPUS
162212966OTHERFIRST HEALTH
178201248OTHEREVERCARE
18W16026OTHERBLUE SHIELD HMO BLUE

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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