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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1720076243 M.D.
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James Downard, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Ames, Iowa.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,326 in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
52
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
MIPS score
36.1/100
▼ 47 pts below national avg 83.5 · Below average
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What the federal data shows

James Downard, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 36.1/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

36.1/100
MIPS score · -47 vs avg
52
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥4th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

James Downard, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

36 ≥ 4th percentile 4% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where James Downard, M.D. sits

This provider among obstetrics & gynecology physician peers

Across the 7,360 obstetrics & gynecology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, James Downard, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67James Downard, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 1
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one obstetrics & gynecology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is James Downard, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

James Downard, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about James Downard, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/10/2005

NPI 1720076243

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,326 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

36.1/100 47.4 pts vs avg

Below average band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers
Pharmacist6.6%Physical Therapist5.5%Mental Health Counselor5%Family Medicine Physician4.8%Chiropractor4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Obstetrics & Gynecology Phys…0.7%
Largest specialties in Iowa (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

James Downard, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
36.1/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) - 36.1/100 vs national avg 83.5

0%100%National avg84%36.1%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) - 36.1/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

James Downard, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1015 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA, 50010, with a listed phone of (515) 239-4414. NPI 1720076243 was issued on 10/10/2005.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 36.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 23, Cost 72.4), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,326 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.

Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1015 DUFF AVE
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-4414

Provider Details

NPI 1720076243
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/10/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

36.1326
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
23.0396
Quality
72.4024
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

52
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
83
Total Day Supply
2,405
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
 11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How James Downard, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,326
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

James Downard, M.D.'s 52 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Downard.

Dr. Johanna Abernathy
MD
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Diane Adam
M.D.
Coralville, IA
Dr. Angela Aldrich
M.D.
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Anisa Alizaidy
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Olanike Alonge-Obe
MD, MPH
Waterloo, IA

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Downard, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Downard, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Ames, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Downard, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Downard, M.D. wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
What is James Downard, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
James Downard, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 36.1/100 (Quality: 23, Cost: 72.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is James Downard, M.D. located? ▼
James Downard, M.D. is located at 1015 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 239-4414.
What is James Downard, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Downard, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720076243, issued on 10/10/2005.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,326 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Downard, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Downard, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Downard, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Downard, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Downard, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Downard, M.D.'s NPI is 1720076243 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

View source datasets and methodology notes
Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

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