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Ophthalmology

Nicole L. Lowrey

Works at hospitals in Jerseyville, IL · Alton, IL · Illinois

Summary

Nicole L. Lowrey is an ophthalmologist at 1 Professional Dr, Alton, IL 62002. Phone: (618) 391-1660. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nicole L. Lowrey had 254 Original Medicare patients and 1,049 services. NPI 1356902381. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicole L. Lowrey, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nicole L. Lowrey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole L. Lowrey 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 Nicole L. Lowrey see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 254 Original Medicare patients and 1,049 services for Nicole L. Lowrey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nicole L. Lowrey's NPI number?
1356902381. 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 Nicole L. Lowrey, 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 patients254
Services billed to Medicare1,049
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)283 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)212 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)205 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
  5. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)73 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Depression20%

Hospitals where Nicole L. Lowrey works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole L. Lowrey at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nicole L. Lowrey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicole L. Lowrey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ideal Eye Surgery LLC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Alton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ideal Eye Surgery LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356902381
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians