Laura Downey, M.D.
NPI 1215932553 · Specialist · West Orange, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Downey, M.D. is a Specialist provider in West Orange, NJ (NPI 1215932553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215932553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA06379800 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,068 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 885 | $100 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 709 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 499 | $141 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 425 | $33 |
| Removal of Impacted Cerumen (one Or Both Ears) By Physician on Same Date of Service As Audiologic Function TestingG0268 | 323 | $55 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 287 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 305 | 116 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 178 | 81 |
| Ofloxacin | 109 | 71 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 97 | 50 |
| Prednisone | 90 | 75 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 72 | 39 |
| Alprazolam | 60 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$250 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2007-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Downey's NPI number?
- Laura Downey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215932553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Downey's specialty?
- Laura Downey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Laura Downey located?
- Laura Downey's practice location on file with NPPES is 741 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-1104.
- What is Laura Downey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Downey is (973) 243-0600.
- Does Laura Downey accept Medicare?
- Laura Downey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Downey's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Downey's NPI (1215932553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.