Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Dowdell, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · New York, NY
- NPI 1518384957
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
535 E 70Th St
New York, NY 100214898
(212) 224-7980
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 18, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #291870
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518384957. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
857
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,036
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 218 | 166 | $102 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 163 | 163 | $187 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 135 | 117 | $143 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 65 | 41 | $253 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 63 | 55 | $64 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 60 | 60 | $246 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 36 | 35 | $1,199 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 34 | 34 | $100 | |
99441 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 24 | 23 | $64 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 16 | 16 | $200 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in New York Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17,287
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 23 | $15,635.72 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 2 | $831.11 | |
| Alphatec Spine, INC | 3 | $366.91 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $222.95 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 1 | $175.42 | |
| Life Spine, INC. | 1 | $55.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
99
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$1,446
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 86 | 29 | $1,292 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $154 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Dowdell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Dowdell practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. James Dowdell practice?
Dr. James Dowdell practices at 535 E 70Th St, New York, NY 100214898. Office phone: 2122247980.
What is Dr. James Dowdell's NPI?
Dr. James Dowdell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518384957, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Dowdell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Dowdell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Dowdell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.