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Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD

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(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Ohio State University College of Optometry (1977)

1710 Cooper Fostr Pk Road East
Lorain, OH 44053

(440) 960-2020

Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD is an optometrist in Elyria, OH specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD is affiliated with Mercy Health, University Hospitals and NORTHERN OHIO EYE CONSULTANTS, INC.

Office Locations

Mercy Health

1180 East Broad Street
Elyria, OH 44035

(440) 366-6969

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Mercy Health

130 West Streetsboro Street
Hudson, OH 44236

(330) 653-8500

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Mercy Health

1710 Cooper Fostr Pk Road East
Lorain, OH 44053

(440) 960-2020

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Mercy Health

25101 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 359-1734

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Mercy Health

2740 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

(216) 621-6132

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Mercy Health

320 Broadway Avenue
Bedford, OH 44146

(440) 439-2700

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Mercy Health

33398 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012

(440) 933-3214

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Mercy Health

36505 Detroit Road
Avon, OH 44011

(440) 934-5816

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Mercy Health

36991 American Way
Avon, OH 44011

(440) 717-0591

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Mercy Health

7001 South Edgerton Road
Brecksville, OH 44141

(440) 366-9513

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Mercy Health

7448 Ridge Road
Parma, OH 44129

(440) 885-0822

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

By Affordability:

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	2672

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
eye procedures	2332

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	172

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
eye procedures	2481

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	183

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	44
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122
eye procedures	516

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	376

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	178
eye procedures	3102

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
eye procedures	2951

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
eye procedures	2301

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	2246

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
eye procedures	2339

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
eye procedures	3053

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
eye procedures	595

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated as an optometrist in Elyria, OH were eye procedures.

doctor visit	158
eye procedures	2235

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	216
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	4
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD graduated from Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1977. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Optometry (1977)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

University Hospitals

NORTHERN OHIO EYE CONSULTANTS, INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, Payer Provider, Medicare OH and CIN-MHS NON-MSSP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

Payer Provider

Medicare OH

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elyria, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coopervision Inc.	$1,219 CVI Contact Lens $390	Clariti Contact Lens $371	MyDay Contact Lens $243	Biofinity Contact Lens $93	MiSight Contact Lens $71	Other $52
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$448 Acuvue $346	Soft contact lenses $102
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$349 Ilevro $165	Contact Lenses $77	DAILIES $64	ContactLenses $19	$24
Shire North American Group Inc	$300 XIIDRA $300
Ivantis, Inc	$298 Hydrus Microstent $156	Hydrus $142
Other	$1,431 RESTASIS $229	BEPREVE $202	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $162	Hydrus Microstent $162	Centurion $133	Other $544

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,006
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Paul Dowd specializes in optometry (primary eye care). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include the University Hospitals and Mercy Health. Dr. Dowd is in-network for Medicaid insurance. According to Mercy Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Avon, OH.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD in 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Michael Dowd, OD From 2012 - 2022

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