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

Active since June 13, 2005
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515, MEMPHIS, TN 38105(901) 495-3006(901) 495-3842 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James R Downing Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES R DOWNING MD (NPI 1043214521) is an individual anatomic pathology provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (17402) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043214521
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES R DOWNINGCredential: MD
Location AddressST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515Memphis, TN 38105-2794
Mailing AddressSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N Lauderdale St., Ms 0515Memphis, TN 38105-2794 · (901) 495-3006 · Fax (901) 495-3842
Phone(901) 495-3006
Fax(901) 495-3842
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1043214521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0101X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 17402
Definition

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.

ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, Memphis, TN 38105
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid1430668LA
Medicaid3808933TN
Medicaid7613393NC
Medicaid0063517NJ
Medicaid64926587KY
Medicaid564246AZ
Medicaid00118057MS
Medicaid0528075IA

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. USMAN YUSUF MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006
DR. SCOTT C HOWARD MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 262 DANNY THOMAS PLACE
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 595-2972
DR. CHRIS C ROWLAND DDS
Dentist
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006
DR. NOBUKO HIJIYA MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006
DR. RUPERT HANDGRETINGER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006
DR. KAREN S SLOBOD MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006
DR. PATRICIA M FLYNN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006
DR. NEHALI D PATEL MD
Pediatrics
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, 332 N LAUDERDALE ST., MS 0515
MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Shelby County (901) 495-3006

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 James Downing's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Downing is 1043214521. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2005.

Where is James Downing located?

James Downing practices at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N Lauderdale St., Ms 0515, Memphis, TN 38105. The listed phone number is (901) 495-3006.

What is James Downing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Downing was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.