Dr. Christopher Lee Downing
General Surgery in Pulaski, Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher Lee Downing, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Pulaski, Virginia. He attended and graduated from Ohio University Of Osteo Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski. Dr. Christopher Lee Downing also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Surgical Associates Of Southwest Virginia Llc. Dr. Christopher Lee Downing does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Christopher Lee Downing at 2460 Lee N Hwy 4 to request Dr. Christopher Lee Downing the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher Lee Downing |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8426013475 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does not accept Medicare assignment. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 28 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher Lee Downing attended and graduated from Ohio University Of Osteo Medicine in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1396763835
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does 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.
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EHR - He does not 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.
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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.
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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. Christopher Lee Downing
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher Lee Downing has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 28 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 0102203556 | Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lawton, Oklahoma | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Pulaski, Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Surgical Associates Of Southwest Virginia Llc
| Surgical Associates Of Southwest Virginia Llc | 2 |
Practice Locations
2460 Lee N Hwy
4
Pulaski, VA 24301
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, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 6, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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