KENDALL DOWNER MD
NPI 1740712736
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Kendall Downer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kendall Downer is 1740712736. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2017.

Q: What is Kendall Downer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kendall Downer was last updated on July 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since March 30, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-6340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 20, 2021, Mar 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Kendall Downer Md NPPES

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

KENDALL DOWNER MD (NPI 1740712736) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD473670) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740712736

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameKENDALL DOWNERCredential: MD

Location Address200 LOTHROP ST STE 9SPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

Mailing Address3600 Forbes Ave, Forbes Tower Plaza Suite 140Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3410

Phone(412) 647-6340

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2021

✔ NPI 1740712736 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD473670

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kendall Downer Md 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 ID7810273406

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210714002042

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Kendall Downer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

Same address

Psychiatry

200 LOTHROP ST
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215995402 (412) 647-0943

Oncology Hematology Association Inc

1.3 mi

Hematology & Oncology

5115 CENTRE AVE, 3RD FLOOR
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
202 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1861469223 (412) 235-1020

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

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

86 services48 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

55 services29 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

30 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390114

Location300 Halket StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390164

Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County

Emergency services

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.

77.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

68.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

56.4

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

LARS MARGOLIS

Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 864-2428

DR. SHANA ZUCKER MD, MPH, MS, MSED

Internal Medicine

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 623-2458

MS. RHIANNON LENORE BIRCHER CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 692-4834

ALFRED SHOUKRY

Internal Medicine

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S, SUITE 9S- MUH
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 692-4888

TALIA ROBLEDO-GIL

Internal Medicine

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 530-6274

DR. ETHAN JAFFE SILVERMAN M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 692-4834

DR. MAGGIE BENSON MD

Internal Medicine

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 692-4888

DR. BOBBY JAMES GERICH JR. MD

Internal Medicine

200 LOTHROP ST STE 9S
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Allegheny County (412) 648-9636

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 Kendall Downer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kendall Downer is 1740712736. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2017.

Where is Kendall Downer located?

Kendall Downer practices at 200 Lothrop St Ste 9S, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-6340.

What is Kendall Downer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Kendall Downer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kendall Downer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kendall Downer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kendall Downer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA) and Oncology Hematology Association Inc (Pittsburgh, PA). Each 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 Kendall Downer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kendall Downer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kendall Downer is affiliated with Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System and Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kendall Downer was last updated on July 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.