James Dowdy, MD
NPI 1598767956 · Surgery Physician · Murray, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Dowdy, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Murray, KY (NPI 1598767956).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598767956
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000016842 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
1,104 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 | 220 | $83 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 133 | $159 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 | $117 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 107 | $58 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 66 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 145 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 75 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 13 |
| Cilostazol | 29 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$519 across 7 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
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2023-08-03
- Certified
- 2023-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Dowdy's NPI number?
- James Dowdy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598767956, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Dowdy's specialty?
- James Dowdy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Dowdy located?
- James Dowdy's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 S 8th St, Murray, KY 42071.
- What is James Dowdy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Dowdy is (270) 753-2444.
- Does James Dowdy accept Medicare?
- James Dowdy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Dowdy's NPI active?
- Yes — James Dowdy's NPI (1598767956) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.