JACOB E. DOWDEN MD – NPI #1366657793
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

JACOB DOWDEN is a surgeon located in KENNER, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366657793 to JACOB DOWDEN on May 11, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 08, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JACOB DOWDEN below.

NPI Profile for
JACOB E. DOWDEN

NPI Number
1366657793
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JACOB E. DOWDEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
200 W ESPLANADE AVE STE 210
KENNER, LA 70065-2473
Phone: (504) 464-8588 Fax: (504) 464-8586
1 Other location(s):
979 E 3rd St., Ste. 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: (423) 267-0466
Fax: (423) 757-0770
Mailing address
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121-2429
Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 08, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JACOB DOWDEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERPTANTNP01476784
MEDICAIDAL174605
MEDICAIDGA003163304A
MEDICAIDTNQ013834
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 TN 47948
204F00000X
- Transplant Surgery		 TN 47948

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2007
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JACOB DOWDEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER
      180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
      KENNER, LA 70065
    • ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL
      1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD
      LULING, LA 70070

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