Christopher Dowd, DO
NPI 1437159688 · Internal Medicine Physician · Suffolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Dowd, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Suffolk, VA (NPI 1437159688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437159688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0102201644 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
461 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 237 | $9 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 99 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $88 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 34 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 219 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 21 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 65 | 18 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 63 | 21 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 57 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 901 Hampton Blvd Ste 300Norfolk, VA 23507-1503Phone: (757) 337-4018Fax: (757) 337-4019
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Dowd's NPI number?
- Christopher Dowd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437159688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Dowd's specialty?
- Christopher Dowd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Dowd located?
- Christopher Dowd's practice location on file with NPPES is 5833 Harbour View Blvd Ste B, Suffolk, VA 23435-3760.
- What is Christopher Dowd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Dowd is (757) 337-4018.
- Does Christopher Dowd accept Medicare?
- Christopher Dowd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Dowd's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Dowd's NPI (1437159688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.