Dr. Edwin Lee Downing , MD
Ophthalmology • Milwaukee, WI
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. Edwin Downing has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Edwin Downing, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Downing provided care at the practice location at 5000 W NATIONAL AVE until profile deactivation on 2026-04-23.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 532950001
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
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Practicing in Milwaukee, WI (464 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
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
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Pharmacist - Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Registered Pharmacist
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Social Worker - Clinical
Master of Social Work
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Psychologist
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Dentist - General Practice
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on April 23, 2026
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 5000 W NATIONAL AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 532950001 (Tel: 4143842000)
Registered at 271 NORTH 1ST AVE, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 (Tel: 9207434064)
Recorded as EDWIN DOWNING, MD
Ophthalmology (License #17466 in WI)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
271 North 1st Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: 9207434064
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