Quick answers
- Does Joshua L. Dowling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua L. Dowling accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joshua L. Dowling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 403 Original Medicare patients and 920 services for Joshua L. Dowling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua L. Dowling's NPI number?
- 1710905443. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joshua L. Dowling, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 403 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 920 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)176 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)120 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)97 services
- Computer-assisted radiosurgery of simple growth of brain, each additional growth (61797)74 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)67 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety36%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Joshua L. Dowling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua L. Dowling at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
- Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalCreve Coeur, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260162
- Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260020
- Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260108
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua L. Dowling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Entrance WaySaint Peters, MO 63376 (363) 916‑7140
- 4921 Parkview PlSaint Louis, MO 63110 (314) 362‑3570
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua L. Dowling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Saint Peters
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Peters, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Washington University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710905443 |
| Corrections | Report 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians