James DowdellMD
Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
2027 Medicare Advantage
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The 55 Medicare Advantage plans we show for New York County, NY in 2027
- 4 list James
- 51 not listed

UnitedHealthcare
3 plans list James; not listed on 4 other plans.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Ste 175, Paramus, NJ, 07652
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Ste 175, Paramus, NJ, 07652
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Ste 175, Paramus, NJ, 07652
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$91a month

EmblemHealth
1 plan lists James.
EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 429 E 75th St, New York, NY, 10021
- 535 E 70th St, New York, NY, 10021
- 770 Lexington Ave, Fl 2, New York, NY, 10065
- 15 E Midland Ave, Ste 1A, Paramus, NJ, 07652
- 140 E Ridgewood Ave, Ste 175S, Paramus, NJ, 07652
- 400 Franklin Tpke, Ste 200, Mahwah, NJ, 07430
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$216a month

Aetna Medicare
Not listed on its 6 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP
Not listed on its 5 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
Elderplan
Not listed on its 2 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
ElderServe Health
Not listed on its 1 plan here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Hamaspik, Inc.
Not listed on its 2 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Healthfirst Medicare Plan
Not listed on its 7 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Humana
Not listed on its 4 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

MetroPlus Health Plan
Not listed on its 3 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
Senior Whole Health of New York
Not listed on its 2 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
VillageCareMAX
Not listed on its 3 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

VNS Health Medicare
Not listed on its 3 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.

Wellcare
Not listed on its 9 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
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Original Medicare
CMS lists a Medicare opt-out period
CMS's opt-out file, covering data through 2026-08-31, lists a period from 2026-06-26 until 2028-06-26. Medicare generally won't pay for services from an opted-out provider, except in emergencies. Confirm current status with the office. This is separate from Advantage plan network and office matches.
CMS opt-out source · Data through 2026-08-31 · Reviewed Oct 25, 2026
Where they practice
Practice location
- NPI issued
- 2014
- Registry record updated
- Dec 18, 2020
Medicare's clinician details aren't available on this page yet.
Questions
Common questions
Does James Dowdell accept Medicare?
CMS lists a Medicare opt-out. CMS's opt-out file, covering data through 2026-08-31, lists a period from 2026-06-26 until 2028-06-26. Medicare generally won't pay for services from an opted-out provider, except in emergencies. Confirm current status with the office. This is separate from Advantage plan network and office matches.
Which 2027 Medicare Advantage plans list James Dowdell?
In New York County, NY, 4 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 list James in provider data from Medicare.gov or the carrier, including AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO), AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS) and AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0005 (HMO-POS). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Networks can change during the year, so confirm with the office or the plan before you enroll.
Does James Dowdell take UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists James on 3 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in New York County, NY, including AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NY-0012 (PPO) and AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx NY-MA3 (HMO-POS). 4 other plans did not return a listing in the search area. CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or UnitedHealthcare before you enroll.
Does James Dowdell take EmblemHealth Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists James on one Medicare Advantage plan for 2027 in New York County, NY: EmblemHealth VIP Gold Plus (HMO). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or EmblemHealth before you enroll.
Does James Dowdell take Aetna Medicare Medicare Advantage plans?
The provider searches didn't return a listing for James on these 6 plans for 2027 in New York County, NY. Directories can lag, and a clinician can be in network at another office, so that isn't proof James is out of network. Ask the office or a Silverpath advisor to confirm.
Where does James Dowdell practice?
535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.
How do I confirm James is in my plan's network?
Call the member services number on your plan card and give them the NPI 1518384957, or ask a Silverpath advisor to check for you. It's free.
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What patients see here today:
- Provider searches did not return a listing for James Dowdell on 47 plans from Aetna Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP, Elderplan, ElderServe Health, Hamaspik, Inc., Healthfirst Medicare Plan, Humana, MetroPlus Health Plan, Senior Whole Health of New York, VillageCareMAX, VNS Health Medicare and Wellcare in New York County, NY. Other offices are not confirmed; this isn't proof the practice is out of network.
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