J. MARCUS DOWNS MD – NPI #1811922610
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

J. MARCUS DOWNS is a colon & rectal surgeon located in DALLAS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1811922610 to J. MARCUS DOWNS on July 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Mar 30, 2021. 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 J. MARCUS DOWNS below.

NPI Profile for
J. MARCUS DOWNS

NPI Number
1811922610
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
J. MARCUS DOWNS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8315 WALNUT HILL LN
SUITE 220
DALLAS, TX 75231-4218
Phone: (214) 363-6123 Fax: (866) 644-6809
Mailing address
16980 DALLAS PKWY STE 200
DALLAS, TX 75248-1974
Phone: (214) 348-5288 Fax: (214) 343-3689
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 13, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for J. MARCUS DOWNS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX099181201
MEDICAIDTX099181203
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 TX J3086

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
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1983
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
J. MARCUS DOWNS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LLP
      9301 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 100
      DALLAS, TX 75231
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
      8200 WALNUT HILL LANE
      DALLAS, TX 75231
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
      909 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
      DALLAS, TX 75246

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