Richard Downs, MD
NPI 1538118468 · Neuroradiology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Downs, MD is a Neuroradiology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1538118468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538118468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neuroradiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 054477 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,165 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 439 | $37 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 160 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 100 | $8 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 96 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 67 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 54 | $77 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2010-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Downs's NPI number?
- Richard Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538118468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Downs's specialty?
- Richard Downs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neuroradiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Downs located?
- Richard Downs's practice location on file with NPPES is 530 S Jackson St # C07, Louisville, KY 40202-1675.
- What is Richard Downs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Downs is (502) 852-5875.
- Does Richard Downs accept Medicare?
- Richard Downs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Downs's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Downs's NPI (1538118468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.