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Dr. Richard Dennis Downs

General Practice Dentistry in Dubuque, IA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1295800480

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Richard Dennis Downs
Sex Male
Practice address 3430 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA, 52003
Enumeration date Nov 22, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 9, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

1223G0001X General Practice Dentistry Dental Providers · License 06293 (IA) Primary

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
0153692 Medicaid IA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Richard Downs?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Downs is 1295800480, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Richard Downs practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Dubuque, IA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-09.