Caitlin M Downing, MD - Medicare Family Practice in West Jefferson, NC

Caitlin M Downing, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in West Jefferson, North Carolina. She went to University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Jefferson Emergency Services Pllc and her current practice location is 420 E 2nd St, West Jefferson, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 489-4400.

Caitlin M Downing is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 218241) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1609221407.

Contact Information

Caitlin M Downing, MD
420 E 2nd St,
West Jefferson, NC 28694-9757
(336) 489-4400
(336) 489-4500

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCaitlin M Downing
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience8 Years
Location420 E 2nd St, West Jefferson, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Caitlin M Downing attended and graduated from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609221407
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/29/2016
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709170483
  • Enrollment ID: I20191216002172

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Caitlin M Downing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609221407NPI-NPPES
NN9861DOtherNCMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 218241 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ashe Memorial HospitalJefferson, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jefferson Emergency Services Pllc488081304717

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Caitlin M Downing allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHenderson County Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447444559
PECOS PAC ID: 8123938115
Enrollment ID: O20040611001396
Entity NameAshe Memorial Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316045800
PECOS PAC ID: 7315912870
Enrollment ID: O20041029000666
Entity NameJefferson Emergency Services Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720495336
PECOS PAC ID: 4880813047
Enrollment ID: O20140919002281

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Caitlin M Downing is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Caitlin M Downing, MD
420 E 2nd St,
West Jefferson, NC 28694-9757

Ph: (336) 489-4400
Caitlin M Downing, MD
420 E 2nd St,
West Jefferson, NC 28694-9757

Ph: (336) 489-4400

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in West Jefferson, NC

Tina Renee Phipps, FNP-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1006 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone: 226-219-0055    Fax: 336-450-1854
Ms. Heather M. Herman, NP
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 17 East Buck Mountain Rd, Unit A, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Phone: 336-290-1396    Fax: 877-349-8775

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