Dr Matthew James Downey, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Honesdale, PA

Dr Matthew James Downey, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Northeastern Gastroenterology Associates, Pc and his current practice location is 1860 Fair Avenue, Suite A, Honesdale, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (570) 253-3391.

Dr Matthew James Downey is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD426699) 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 1053531079.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew James Downey, MD
1860 Fair Avenue, Suite A,
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3391
(570) 253-1811



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew James Downey
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience22 Years
Location1860 Fair Avenue, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
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 Matthew James Downey attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053531079
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/01/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466539564
  • Enrollment ID: I20080414000089

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew James Downey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053531079NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD426699 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Regional Hospital Of ScrantonScranton, PAHospital
Wayne Memorial HospitalHonesdale, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northeastern Gastroenterology Associates, Pc71139909129

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Matthew James Downey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNortheastern Gastroenterology Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942211248
PECOS PAC ID: 7113990912
Enrollment ID: O20040819000149

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Matthew James Downey is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew James Downey, MD
1860 Fair Avenue, Suite A,
Honesdale, PA 18431

Ph: (570) 253-3391
Dr Matthew James Downey, MD
1860 Fair Avenue, Suite A,
Honesdale, PA 18431

Ph: (570) 253-3391

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Honesdale, PA

Dr. David Dewitt Reynolds, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1860 Fair Ave., Suite A, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-3391    Fax: 570-253-1811
Clifford Carrol, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Park St, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-8185    
Dr. Matthew Timothy Kuber, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 310 Sunrise Ave, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-4255    Fax: 570-253-6844
Dr. Joseph Laureti, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Park St, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-8601    Fax: 570-253-8348
Walid Mohamed Hassan, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 601 Park St, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-253-8601    Fax: 570-253-8348
William Russell Dewar Iii, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1839 Fair Ave, Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone: 570-251-6500    Fax: 570-253-8195

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