Dr John Edward Downing, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bowling Green, KY

Dr John Edward Downing, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He went to University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and graduated in 1962 and has 62 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc and his current practice location is 825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 796-3533.

Dr John Edward Downing is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 13422) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1023008729.

Contact Information

Dr John Edward Downing, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789
(270) 796-3533
(270) 796-3539



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Edward Downing
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience62 Years
Location825 2nd Ave Ste A5, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Edward Downing attended and graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1962
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023008729
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799754750
  • Enrollment ID: I20091228000564

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Edward Downing such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023008729NPI-NPPES
64134224MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 13422 (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc5496667628221

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Entity NameCommonwealth Health Corporation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881109304
PECOS PAC ID: 5496667628
Enrollment ID: O20040916000800

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Entity NameJohn E Downing Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568772333
PECOS PAC ID: 8527254689
Enrollment ID: O20101201000578

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Edward Downing, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789

Ph: (270) 796-3533
Dr John Edward Downing, MD
825 2nd Ave Ste A5,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1789

Ph: (270) 796-3533

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Dr. Marc Aaron Moore, MD
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Dr. Johnathon Eric Downing, MD
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Dr. Gerald Eugene Sullivan, GERALD SULLIVAN
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Dr. Christopher Areephanthu, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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