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CHRISTOPHER A DOWLING MD
NPI 1710059316
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Lexington, MA

Active since November 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 CRANBERRY HL STE 303, LEXINGTON, MA 02421(800) 325-7284(205) 579-9387 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2022, Oct 8, 2020, Mar 21, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher A Dowling Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER A DOWLING MD (NPI 1710059316) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Lexington, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (257516) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710059316
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A DOWLINGCredential: MD
Location Address1 CRANBERRY HL STE 303Lexington, MA 02421-7397
Mailing AddressPo Box 412392Boston, MA 02241-2392 · (617) 969-4100
Phone(800) 325-7284
Fax(205) 579-9387
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1710059316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 257516✔ Licensed in ME · 014821
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.
1 CRANBERRY HL STE 303, Lexington, MA 02421
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Other Identifiers 7

Other2316685ME · Aetna Ushc
Medicaid266670099ME
OtherMN0742ME · Hphc
OtherM108782ME · Cigna
Other027137ME · Anthem
Medicaid30200187NH
Other0005326630ME · Aetna

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher A Dowling Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Dowling reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Metroplex Pathology Associates
1,549 mi
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1111 S FREEPORT PKWY
Coppell, TX 75019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts and Texas enrollments
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942223029 (800) 979-8292

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02421 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 3

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

DR. LISA MICHELE COHEN M.D.
Pathology (Dermatopathology)
1 CRANBERRY HL STE 303
LEXINGTON, MA 02421
Middlesex County (781) 290-0057
WLA MANAGEMENT, LLC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1 CRANBERRY HL STE 303
LEXINGTON, MA 02421
Middlesex County (617) 401-4743
CARLOS F VILLAMIL MD
Pathology (Cytopathology)
1 CRANBERRY HL STE 303
LEXINGTON, MA 02421
Middlesex County (781) 290-0057

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 Christopher Dowling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Dowling is 1710059316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Christopher Dowling located?

Christopher Dowling practices at 1 Cranberry Hl Ste 303, Lexington, MA 02421. The listed phone number is (800) 325-7284.

What is Christopher Dowling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Christopher Dowling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Dowling is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Dowling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Dowling reassigns Medicare benefits to Metroplex Pathology Associates (Coppell, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Dowling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Dowling was last updated on April 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.