Asha Downs, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Clarkston, MI

Asha Downs, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Clarkston, Michigan. She went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice North Oakland Ear Nose And Throat Centers Pc and her current practice location is 5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 200, Clarkston, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (248) 620-3100.

Asha Downs is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number AD014235) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1518076348.

Contact Information

Asha Downs, DO
5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 200,
Clarkston, MI 48346-3198
(248) 620-3100
(248) 620-3019

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Physician's Profile

Full NameAsha Downs
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience25 Years
Location5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Clarkston, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Asha Downs attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518076348
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931186053
  • Enrollment ID: I20040706001259

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Asha Downs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518076348NPI-NPPES
4600610MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology AD014235 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ascension Providence - Crittenton Hospital Medical CenterRochester, MIHospital
Mclaren Lapeer RegionLapeer, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Oakland Ear Nose And Throat Centers Pc68008794613

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Asha Downs allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorth Oakland Ear Nose & Throat Centers Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013026855
PECOS PAC ID: 6800879461
Enrollment ID: O20040612000587

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Asha Downs is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Asha Downs, DO
5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 200,
Clarkston, MI 48346-3198

Ph: (248) 620-3100
Asha Downs, DO
5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 200,
Clarkston, MI 48346-3198

Ph: (248) 620-3100

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Clarkston, MI

Gary S Kwartowitz, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 200, Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: 248-620-3100    Fax: 248-620-3019
Romauld T Szymanowski, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7210 N Main St, Suite 108, Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: 248-625-8450    Fax: 248-625-4399
Dr. Carl Bernard Shermetaro, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5701 Bow Pointe Dr, Suite 200, Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: 248-620-3100    Fax: 248-620-3019

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