Dr Richard Stuart Downey, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Ann Arbor, MI

Dr Richard Stuart Downey, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Health Partners Sub-specialty Services and his current practice location is 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3rd Floor Cardiovascular Center Recp C, Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (888) 287-1082.

Dr Richard Stuart Downey is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301080812) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1467409417.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Stuart Downey, MD
1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3rd Floor Cardiovascular Center Recp C,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5864
(888) 287-1082
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Stuart Downey
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Stuart Downey attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467409417
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476637836
  • Enrollment ID: I20080222000541

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Stuart Downey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467409417NPI-NPPES
0D16173017OtherMIMEDICARE ID
1467409417MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 4301080812 (Michigan)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301080812 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Health VnsMuskegon, MIHome health agency
Mercy Health Hackley CampusMuskegon, MIHospital
Mercy Health Saint Mary'sGrand rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Health Partners Sub-specialty Services327450410530

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. Dr Richard Stuart Downey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Health Partners Sub-specialty Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124042700
PECOS PAC ID: 3274504105
Enrollment ID: O20040804000803

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. Dr Richard Stuart Downey 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
Dr Richard Stuart Downey, MD
3621 South State Street, 700 Kms Place,
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Ph: (734) 936-2047
Dr Richard Stuart Downey, MD
1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3rd Floor Cardiovascular Center Recp C,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5864

Ph: (888) 287-1082

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Phone: 734-936-4000    
Barbara Hamilton, M.D.
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Phone: 734-936-4000    

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