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MICHELLE ELIZABETH DOWNING M.D.
NPI 1013172816
Anesthesiology in Durham, NC

Active since July 22, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2301 ERWIN RD, ROOM 5688 HAFS, BOX 3094 DUMC, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 681-6944 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Michelle Elizabeth Downing M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHELLE ELIZABETH DOWNING M.D. (NPI 1013172816) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in Alabama (29660) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013172816
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHELLE ELIZABETH DOWNINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address2301 ERWIN RD, ROOM 5688 HAFS, BOX 3094 DUMCDurham, NC 27710-0001
Mailing Address3104 Blue Lake Dr Ste 110Vestavia, AL 35243-2372 · (205) 977-1949
Phone(919) 681-6944
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1013172816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 29660
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2301 ERWIN RD, ROOM 5688 HAFS, Durham, NC 27710
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michelle Elizabeth Downing M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547409401
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130625000729
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
35 services33 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
22 services22 patients
Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488
This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.
17 services17 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%839 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michelle Downing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Downing is 1013172816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2008.

Where is Michelle Downing located?

Michelle Downing practices at 2301 Erwin Rd, Room 5688 Hafs Box 3094 Dumc, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 681-6944.

What is Michelle Downing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Michelle Downing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Downing is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michelle Downing accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Michelle Downing as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Downing was last updated on May 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.