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Bernette Johnelle Downs, SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist in Sykesville, MD · enumerated 2014.

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

National Provider Identifier

1740606979

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Bernette Johnelle Downs

Credential SLP

Sex Female

Practice address Sykesville, MD, 21784

Phone (202) 230-3939

Fax (202) 330-5001

Enumeration date Mar 12, 2014

Last updated in NPPES Mar 12, 2014

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

235Z00000X Speech-Language Pathologist Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers · License 05977 (MD) Secondary

235Z00000X Speech-Language Pathologist Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers · License SLP000399 (DC) Primary

SLP · Speech-Language Pathologist: A licensed clinician treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders. About the SLP credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
338705400	Medicaid	MD	-
338705401	Medicaid	MD	-

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Frequently asked questions

Is NPI 1740606979 active?

Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1740606979 is active (record last updated 2014-03-12).

How do I verify Bernette Downs's NPI record?

Cross-check NPI 1740606979 against the official CMS registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. This page mirrors the same public NPPES data with a monthly snapshot.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2014-03-12.