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Dr. James Michael Downard, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Ames, IA · enumerated 2005.

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

National Provider Identifier

1720076243

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James Michael Downard
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
Phone (515) 239-4414
Fax (515) 239-4786
Enumeration date Oct 10, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Nov 11, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 28689 (IA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
0083956 Medicaid IA -

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Frequently asked questions

Where does James Downard practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ames, IA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for James Downard?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Downard is 1720076243, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-11-11.