DR. JAMES R DOWNING MD
NPI 1043214521
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Memphis, TN

NPI Status: Active since June 13, 2005

Contact Information

ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN
ZIP 38105
Phone: (901) 495-3006
Fax: (901) 495-3842

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology

About JAMES DOWNING

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Downing, a provider established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1043214521 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0101X with license number 17402 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1043214521
Provider Name
DR. JAMES R DOWNING MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515 MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Location Phone
(901) 495-3006
Location Fax
(901) 495-3842
Mailing Address
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515 MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Mailing Phone
(901) 495-3006
Mailing Fax
(901) 495-3842
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-13-2005
Last Update Date
07-09-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Pathology Anatomic Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZP0101X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
17402
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1430668MEDICAID (05)LA 
564246MEDICAID (05)AZ 
3808933MEDICAID (05)TN 
7613393MEDICAID (05)NC 
00118057MEDICAID (05)MS 
64926587MEDICAID (05)KY 
G51412MEDICARE UPIN (02)TN 
0063517MEDICAID (05)NJ 
0528075MEDICAID (05)IA 
3808933MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)TNMEDICARE

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1043214521, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 4 → 8 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 8 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 4 + 24 = 59

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1043214521.

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The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Dentist
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 262 DANNY THOMAS PLACE
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Pediatrics
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1043214521, enumerated as an "individual" on June 13, 2005.

The provider is located at ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515 MEMPHIS, TN 38105 and the phone number is (901) 495-3006.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.