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Dr. Christopher Allen Mcdowell, O.D.

Optometrist in Cloquet, MN · enumerated 2006 · practices at Northern Minnesota Eye Care LLC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1235188079

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Christopher Allen Mcdowell
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1001 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet, MN, 55720
Enumeration date May 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 2974 (MN) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
490P1MC Other MN BCBS OF MN
22-03366 Other MN MEDICA VIRGINIA
42567 Other MN SPECTERA VIRGINIA
MN2974 Other MN EYE MED
22-03365 Other MN MEDICA CLOQUET
B25741045969 Other MN PREFERRED ONE
42566 Other MN SPECTERA CLOQUET

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Is NPI 1235188079 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1235188079 is active (record last updated 2007-07-08).
How do I verify Christopher Mcdowell's NPI record?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.