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31 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Downs, Anesthesiologist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Donald Downs, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Downs completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology; So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Downs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Downs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Downs’s office at (616) 364-4200.
Where did Dr. Downs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Anesthesiology; So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | So Il University School Of Med
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il
Is Dr. Downs board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Donald Downs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Downs speak?
Dr. Downs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Downs typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Downs diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Downs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Downs typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Downs performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Downs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Downs accept my insurance?
Dr. Downs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 364-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Downs accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Downs in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
Oscar Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Downs' office located?
Dr. Donald Downs' Primary Practice
3333 Evergreen Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-4200
What is Dr. Downs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Downs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164401998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Downs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Downs
What is Dr. Donald Downs's specialty?
Dr. Downs is a Anesthesiologist near Grand Rapids, MI.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Donald Downs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Downs is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Donald Downs accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?
Yes, Dr. Donald Downs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Downs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Downs's office at (616) 364-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Downs?
Please contact Dr. Downs's office at (616) 364-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Downs have?
Dr. Donald Downs is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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