MICHAEL F. DOWD PA-C
NPI 1255362166
Physician Assistant in Dover, DE

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
640 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901(302) 674-4700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2019, Jul 9, 2018, Jun 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Michael F. Dowd Pa-c NPPES

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

MICHAEL F. DOWD PA-C (NPI 1255362166) is an individual physician assistant in Dover, Delaware, licensed in Delaware (C50000403) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255362166
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL F. DOWDCredential: PA-C
Location Address640 S STATE STDover, DE 19901-3530
Mailing Address1515 Savannah RdLewes, DE 19958-1675 · (302) 645-3499 · Fax (302) 644-4830
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2025
NPI 1255362166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in DE · C50000403
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
640 S STATE ST, Dover, DE 19901

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 121635 Biden AveGeorgetown, DE 19947-4574 · Phone (302) 856-9729 · Fax (302) 856-4261
Location 219161 Healthy Way Unit 100Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-4491 · Phone (302) 645-3010 · Fax (302) 645-3814
Location 323900 Milton Ellendale HwyMilton, DE 19968-2714 · Phone (302) 684-5635 · Fax (866) 546-6159
Location 432550 Docs Pl Unit 1Millville, DE 19967-6975 · Phone (302) 541-4175 · Fax (302) 541-4217
Location 528538 DuPont BlvdMillsboro, DE 19966-4791 · Phone (302) 934-5052 · Fax (302) 933-0317

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael F. Dowd Pa-c 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 ID2365338795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040224000387
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 11

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.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
101 services33 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555
This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
87 services64 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
44 services42 patients
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.
42 services39 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
35 services34 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 77002
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.
27 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19901 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.37 typical visit price
range $57.12 – $173.08
Typical copayment $22.09 (range $14.28 – $43.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.19 typical visit price
range $18.36 – $141.05
Typical copayment $17.79 (range $4.59 – $35.26)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Pharmacist
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Internal Medicine
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Internal Medicine
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Physician Assistant
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901
Pharmacist
640 S STATE ST, PHARMACY
DOVER, DE 19901
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
640 S STATE ST
DOVER, DE 19901

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 Michael Dowd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Dowd is 1255362166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Michael Dowd located?

Michael Dowd practices at 640 S State St, Dover, DE 19901. The listed phone number is (302) 674-4700.

What is Michael Dowd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Michael Dowd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Dowd 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 Michael Dowd accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Michael Dowd 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 Michael Dowd was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.