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Deactivated NPI 1255317020 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph L Dowling , MD

Ophthalmology • Providence, RI

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Joseph Dowling has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date December 22, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date July 03, 2025
Total Practice Duration ~20 Years of Practice (2005 – 2025)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Dowling, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Providence, RI. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Dowling provided care at the practice location at 150 E MANNING ST until profile deactivation on 2025-07-03.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

150 E Manning St

Providence, RI 029065109

Telephone 4012722020
Fax 4014215979
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ophthalmology Inc Facility NPI 1366429102

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Providence, RI

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 29.9 Yrs
State Avg: 33.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Providence, RI (92 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License RI MD02884

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1063466324

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1154375418

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1164409918

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sarah Anis , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1225276678

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1265486526

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1285830323

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated July 03, 2025

Record deactivated on July 03, 2025

NPI Profile Active May 03, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2012

Registered at 150 E MANNING ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029065109 (Tel: 4012722020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2012

Registered at 150 E MANNING ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 029065109 (Tel: 4012722020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 03, 2012

Recorded as JOSEPH DOWLING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #MD02884 in RI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255317020
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 22, 2005
Last Update: May 03, 2012
Deactivation Date: July 03, 2025

Mailing Address

150 E Manning St

Providence, RI 029065109

Phone: 4012722020

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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