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Dr. Paula S McDowell, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1326270182

Dr. Paula S McDowell, OD is an Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan. Graduated from Ferris State College - College of Optometry in 2009, 17 years ago. Practices with Ferris State University, a 27-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois and Michigan.

Years since qualifying
17
Trained at
Ferris State College - College of Optometry
Licensed in
IL, MI
In the registry since
2009
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1124 S State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2256
Phone: (231) 591-2020
Fax: (231) 591-3991
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 806 Tuuri Pl, Flint, MI 48503-2465 — (810) 767-5750

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046010511 (IL)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 4901004493 (MI)

Record details

NPI number1326270182
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 12, 2009
Last updated in NPPESAugust 13, 2025
Certification dateAugust 13, 2025
Mailing address1124 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307-2256

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolFERRIS STATE COLLEGE - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2009 (17 years in practice)
Group practice Ferris State University — 27 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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