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Internal Medicine

Joseph R. Downs Iii, MD

Sees patients in Opelika, AL · Valley, AL · Alabama

Summary

Joseph R. Downs Iii, MD (Internal Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Opelika, AL and Valley, AL. NPI 1104910488. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

Call(334) 321‑3700 NPI Registry record Medicare profile

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph R. Downs Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

2Practice locations
Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
48Years since medical school (graduated 1978)
Medical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
The Heart Center Cardiology, PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Joseph R. Downs Iii see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Opelika, AL and Valley, AL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph R. Downs Iii's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Geriatric Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Care.
Does Joseph R. Downs Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph R. Downs Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joseph R. Downs Iii?
(334) 321-3700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph R. Downs Iii's NPI number?
1104910488. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph R. Downs Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph R. Downs Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Heart Center Cardiology, PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Opelika

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Opelika, AL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1978
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104910488
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians