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 patients | 254 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,049 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)283 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)212 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)205 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
- 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.
- Jersey Community HospitalJerseyville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140059
- OSF Saint Anthony's Health CenterAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140052
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole L. Lowrey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Professional DrAlton, IL 62002 (618) 391‑1660
- 705 Insight AveO Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 391‑1660
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
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ideal Eye Surgery LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356902381 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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