Quick answers
- Where does Paula S. McDowell see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Big Rapids, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Paula S. McDowell's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does Paula S. McDowell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula S. McDowell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Paula S. McDowell?
- (231) 591-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Paula S. McDowell's NPI number?
- 1326270182. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula S. McDowell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1124 S State StBig Rapids, MI 49307
- 1124 S State St, University Eye CenterBig Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula S. McDowell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Ferris State University27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Big Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Big Rapids, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326270182 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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