Quick answers
- Does Luther B. Lowe Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Luther B. Lowe Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Luther B. Lowe Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 179 services for Luther B. Lowe Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luther B. Lowe Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1447243332. 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 Luther B. Lowe Jr., 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 | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 179 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)74 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)31 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)17 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)15 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Arthritis37%
- Atrial fibrillation28%
- Heart failure27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Luther B. Lowe Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6805 Route 9, Suite 29Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (845) 876‑2330
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1962 (64 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447243332 |
| 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