Dr. Ronald K Downs

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ronald K Downs, MD,FACS, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Elkhart, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Iu Health Goshen Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ronald K Downs also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Centre Pc. Dr. Ronald K Downs may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ronald K Downs at 500 Arcade Ave to request Dr. Ronald K Downs the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 Arcade Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514-2486
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ronald K Downs
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6507840980
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 41 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • FACS

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ronald K Downs graduated from medical school in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154328516
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 30, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Ronald K Downs

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ronald K Downs has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
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    Plastic Surgery
    A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
  • Plastic Surgery / Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
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    Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
    A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
  • Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
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    Surgery of the Hand
    A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Centre Pc


Practice Locations

500 Arcade Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514-2486
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, November 2, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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