Individual provider

Richard Downs, MD

Neuroradiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology Physician Medicare enrolled

Richard Downs, MD is a Neuroradiology Physician in Louisville, KY, registered under NPI 1538118468. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 530 S JACKSON ST # C07, Louisville, KY 40202. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
054477 GA Neuroradiology Physician
054477 GA Diagnostic Radiology Physician
40790 KY Diagnostic Radiology Physician
40790 KY Neuroradiology Physician primary

Licences are recorded in 2 states: GA, KY. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
PAC ID
8022094309
Enrollment ID
I20070802000035

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Georgia and Kentucky. The practice address on file is in Louisville, KY, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

GA Georgia
Licence
054477
Specialty
Neuroradiology Physician
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KY Kentucky practice address
Licence
40790
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Verify with the KY board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Neuroradiology covers

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2085N0700X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Radiology Neuroradiology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2085N0700X Neuroradiology Physician Neuroradiology 054477 GA
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 054477 GA
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 40790 KY
2085N0700X Neuroradiology Physician Neuroradiology 40790 KY primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1538118468 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 8, 2006
Last updatedMar 8, 2010
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
CredentialMD
Practice address 530 S JACKSON ST # C07
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 852-5875
Fax (502) 852-1754
Mailing address PO BOX 21249
Louisville, KY 40221
Other identifiers 838413133 · Medicaid (GA)
This record was last updated on Mar 8, 2010, roughly 16 years ago. Address and phone details that old are frequently out of date. Verify by phone before travelling to the address shown.

Number check

1538118468 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 3 8 1 1 8 4 6
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 6 8 2 1 7 4 3

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1538118468?
NPI 1538118468 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Richard Downs, MD in Louisville, KY. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Neuroradiology cover?
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
How do I contact Richard Downs, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (502) 852-5875, last updated Mar 8, 2010. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Richard Downs, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1538118468 a valid number?
Yes. 1538118468 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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