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Ophthalmology

Susan M. Fowell, MD

Works at hospitals in Rockford, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Susan M. Fowell, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1235 N Mulford Rd, Suite 100, Rockford, IL 61107. Phone: (815) 226-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Susan M. Fowell had 622 Original Medicare patients and 41,538 services. NPI 1821091075. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1235 N Mulford Rd, Suite 100, Rockford, IL 61107 · Directions
  • Phone: (815) 226‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UW Health
  • Medical school: Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Susan M. Fowell, 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 Susan M. Fowell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan M. Fowell 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 Susan M. Fowell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 622 Original Medicare patients and 41,538 services for Susan M. Fowell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Susan M. Fowell's NPI number?
1821091075. 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 Susan M. Fowell, 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 patients622
Services billed to Medicare41,538
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)30,421 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)2,533 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)2,285 services
  4. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)2,044 services
  5. Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (J2778)963 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Susan M. Fowell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan M. Fowell 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.

  • UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140228

Practice locations

Addresses where Susan M. Fowell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Rockford

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821091075
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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