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WILLIAM CHRISTPHER DOWNEY MD
NPI 1891723359
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2925 CHICAGO AVE, PROVIDER ENROLLMENT, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407(612) 262-1166(612) 262-4258 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About William Christpher Downey Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM CHRISTPHER DOWNEY MD (NPI 1891723359) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (25422) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891723359
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM CHRISTPHER DOWNEYCredential: MD
Location Address2925 CHICAGO AVE, PROVIDER ENROLLMENTMinneapolis, MN 55407-1321
Mailing Address1055 Westgate Dr, Suite 100Saint Paul, MN 55114-1065 · (651) 635-9173 · Fax (612) 262-7022
Phone(612) 262-1166
Fax(612) 262-4258
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2016
✔ NPI 1891723359 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 25422
Definition
A family 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.
2925 CHICAGO AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified080001173MN
OtherH400168822MN · Medicare Ptan
Medicaid626367400MN
Medicare UPIND80977MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William Christpher Downey 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55407 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 20

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

DR. TRACI ARNETTE ROBERTS M.D.
Internal Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (612) 863-4000
EMILY FUNK M.D.
Family Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (612) 262-5000
TENZIN YANGCHEN MD
Internal Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (612) 863-4000
DR. KENNETH MCRAE DNP, APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (763) 236-5000
ELISSA J ALLEN LGSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (866) 603-0016
PATRICE LINDH APRN, AGNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (612) 262-5000
MARIA ROBLES
Counselor (Professional)
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (612) 262-5000
DR. BLAKE RYAN TIDWELL MD
Internal Medicine
2925 CHICAGO AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Hennepin County (612) 863-4000

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 William Downey's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Downey is 1891723359. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is William Downey located?

William Downey practices at 2925 Chicago Ave Provider Enrollment, Minneapolis, MN 55407. The listed phone number is (612) 262-1166.

What is William Downey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is William Downey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Downey is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does William Downey accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners and Medica list William Downey 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 William Downey was last updated on November 21, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.