Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Sara Jo Downes, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1578850038

Sara Jo Downes, OD is an Optometry in Iowa City, Iowa. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 2011, 15 years ago. Practices with State University of Iowa, a 1,885-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa and Minnesota.

Years since qualifying
15
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
IA, MN
In the registry since
2011
Specialties on file
3
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

200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (319) 467-8766
Fax: (319) 384-8698
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 105 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241-2209 — (319) 467-2000
  • 909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455-4800 — (612) 625-4400

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 002533 (IA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 3230 (MN)
Pediatric Optometrist Taxonomy 152WP0200X · Licence 002533 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1578850038
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 6, 2011
Last updated in NPPESNovember 12, 2018

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2011 (15 years in practice)
Group practice State University Of Iowa — 1885 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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