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Sara Jo Downes, OD

Optometrist in Iowa City, IA · enumerated 2011.

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

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Sara Jo Downes

Credential OD

Sex Female

Practice address 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52242

Phone (319) 467-8766

Fax (319) 384-8698

Enumeration date Jul 6, 2011

Last updated in NPPES Nov 12, 2018

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 3230 (MN) Secondary

152WP0200X Pediatric Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 002533 (IA) Secondary

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 002533 (IA) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

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Sara Downes is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2018-11-12.