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Dr. Joseph Dowden, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Odessa, TX

  • NPI 1215930649
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 7 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
520 E 6Th St
Odessa, TX 797614527
(432) 582-8467
Additional location
Southern Pathology Services, 234-A Sabaneta Industrial Park
Ponce, PR 00716
(787) 651-0898
fax (787) 843-3464
Mailing address
1253 College Park Dr
Dover, DE 199048713

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 30, 2025
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (7)
Texas #N9201 · Louisiana #14203R · Delaware #C1-0012441 · Indiana #01071235A · Puerto Rico #020242 · California #C54698 · Tennessee #MD0000047150

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215930649. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
357
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$15,964
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 109 66 $35
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 51 48 $68
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 49 46 $96
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 39 36 $11
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 25 24 $23
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 25 15 $77
80503 Pathology clinical consultation for clinical problem, 5-20 minutes 20 18 $21
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 20 14 $12
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 19 16 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Odessa Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Dowden's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Dowden practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Odessa, TX.
Where does Dr. Joseph Dowden practice?
Dr. Joseph Dowden practices at 520 E 6Th St, Odessa, TX 797614527. Office phone: 4325828467.
What is Dr. Joseph Dowden's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Dowden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215930649, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Dowden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Dowden accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Dowden commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (HCPCS 88331). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.