Quick answers
- Does Christy M. Fowler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christy M. Fowler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christy M. Fowler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 324 Original Medicare patients and 607 services for Christy M. Fowler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christy M. Fowler's NPI number?
- 1285782581. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christy M. Fowler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 324 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 607 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)270 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)104 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)96 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)28 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety22%
- Osteoporosis18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christy M. Fowler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1749 Independence St, Suite CCape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 335‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christy M. Fowler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regional Eyecare Center, Inc.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Cape Girardeau
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cape Girardeau, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regional Eyecare Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285782581 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians