Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Downs, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Opelika, AL
- NPI 1104910488
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.2 / 100 · 2023
- 48 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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121 N 20Th St Ste 20B
Opelika, AL 368015456
(334) 321-3700
fax (334) 887-7475 - Additional location
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1 48Th St
Valley, AL 368543616
(334) 756-3126
fax (334) 756-3129 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2145
Opelika, AL 368032145
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 11, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1978 — 48 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #9668 · Georgia #20690
- Medicaid (3)
- AL #000080867 · GA #00221581A · AL #000009536
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1104910488. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
380
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$23,667
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99307 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | 251 | 114 | $37 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 59 | 54 | $100 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 57 | 55 | $119 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 13 | 12 | $126 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Opelika Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $16.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,345
Patients
895
Total drug cost
$123,498
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 385 | 103 | $4,683 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 377 | 78 | $4,810 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 335 | 106 | $2,829 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 278 | 74 | $4,486 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 263 | 80 | $3,360 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 246 | 78 | $8,259 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 184 | 62 | $4,353 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 166 | 50 | $1,922 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 164 | 34 | $1,558 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 162 | 23 | $74,822 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Downs's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Downs practices Internal Medicine Physician in Opelika, AL.
Where does Dr. Joseph Downs practice?
Dr. Joseph Downs practices at 121 N 20Th St Ste 20B, Opelika, AL 368015456. Office phone: 3343213700.
What is Dr. Joseph Downs's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104910488, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Downs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Downs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Downs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99307); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.