Dr. Peter Downey, MD
Cardiac Surgery
16+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Peter Downey
Peter Downey, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Los Angeles, CA.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
16
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Cardiac SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2010
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 04-43788 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
| California | A146940 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Peter Downey
With 16 years of practice, Dr. Peter Downey is an established cardiac surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2010. Dr. currently practices at Uc Regents in Los Angeles, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417272683, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Peter Downey as a lower-volume cardiac surgery provider, treating approximately 71 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 147 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Peter Downey received $1K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$1K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Cardiac Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 90095
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Peter Downey
What does Dr. Peter Downey specialize in?
Dr. Peter Downey specializes in Cardiac Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
Where does Dr. Peter Downey practice?
Dr. Peter Downey practices at Uc Regents in Los Angeles, California.
Does Dr. Peter Downey accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Peter Downey accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 71 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Peter Downey's NPI number?
Dr. Peter Downey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417272683. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Peter Downey been practicing?
Dr. Peter Downey has approximately 16 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2010.