Are you Joseph R. Downs, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileWhere to find Joseph R. Downs, M.D.
- Opelika location main office
121 N 20Th St Ste 20B, Opelika, AL 36801 - Valley location
1 48th St, Valley, AL 36854
About Dr. Downs
Based in Opelika, AL, Joseph R. Downs, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Joseph graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1978. Joseph is also listed as specializing in geriatric medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 107 Medicare patients across 107 services. The services billed most often include exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician and exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg). NPI 1104910488 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (334) 321-3700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
121 N 20TH ST STE 20B
Opelika, AL 36801
1 48th St
Valley, AL 36854
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
107 services · 107 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | Treatment | 93016 |
54 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) | Treatment | 93017 |
53 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Opelika 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 4
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joseph R. Downs's specialty?
Joseph R. Downs is an internist in Opelika, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joseph R. Downs?
Joseph R. Downs is listed at 121 N 20Th St Ste 20B, Opelika, AL 36801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joseph R. Downs?
The number on file is (334) 321-3700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Joseph R. Downs's NPI number?
Joseph R. Downs's National Provider Identifier is 1104910488. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Joseph R. Downs's education?
Joseph R. Downs attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph R. Downs been practicing?
Joseph R. Downs has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joseph R. Downs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph R. Downs provides treatments such as exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram with supervision by physician and exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Joseph R. Downs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph R. Downs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.