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Active NPI 1598767956 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Craig Dowdy , MD

Surgery • Murray, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Dowdy, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Murray, KY. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Dowdy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 S 8TH ST.

Dr. Dowdy is affiliated with Murray-Calloway County Public Hospital Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 S 8th St
Suite 401e

Murray, KY 42071

Telephone 2707532444
Fax 2707522865
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Murray, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
43 Yrs +15.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Murray, KY (495 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dowdy (43 Years) 43 Yrs
Murray Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
220 179 $128.00 $82.72
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
133 132 $442.00 $159.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
114 92 $181.00 $117.46
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
107 103 $187.00 $58.28
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
66 64 $418.00 $129.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
45 45 $236.00 $155.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
39 39 $159.00 $103.38
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
39 39 $332.87 $82.24
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
34 33 $557.00 $211.03
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
28 28 $441.00 $169.60
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
27 26 $275.00 $100.15
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery
25 25 $548.00 $177.55
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
24 24 $442.00 $157.98
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
24 24 $436.38 $165.50
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
23 22 $94.00 $35.65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
22 13 $115.00 $73.93
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
22 21 $288.00 $106.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
19 19 $194.00 $122.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
17 17 $80.00 $51.87
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
17 17 $52.00 $18.60
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
16 15 $30.00 $11.14
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
16 11 $71.00 $46.51
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
14 14 $433.00 $159.61
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
13 12 $82.00 $30.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-08-03
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KY 26398

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN MD0000016842

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License KY 26398

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
64263981 (KY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Murray-Calloway County Public Hospital Corporation

300 S 8th St, Murray, KY 420712444

Phone: 2707532444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

7 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Dawn Deeter , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1154326502

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1174904015

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christina Darnell , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1366011314

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jennie Bourne , MSN, RN, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1568457398

Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1598767998

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Cassandra Graben , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1689280661

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2023

Surgery (License #MD0000016842 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2018

Registered at 300 S 8TH ST, SUITE 401E, MURRAY, KY 42071 (Tel: 2707532444)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2018

Surgery (License #26398 in KY)

NPI Profile Active July 20, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 20, 2007

Registered at 300 S 8TH ST, SUITE 401E, MURRAY, KY 420712400 (Tel: 2707532444)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 20, 2007

Registered at 300 S 8TH ST, SUITE 401E, MURRAY, KY 420712400 (Tel: 2707532444)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 20, 2007

Recorded as JAMES DOWDY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2007

Surgery (License #26398 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598767956
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 15, 2005
Last Update: August 03, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

300 S 8th St, Suite 401e

Murray, KY 420712400

Phone: 2707532444

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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