SUSAN CHRISTINE MARIE TOWNSEND DO
NPI 1053731083
Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 17, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-3030(412) 359-3060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Susan Christine Marie Townsend Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SUSAN CHRISTINE MARIE TOWNSEND DO (NPI 1053731083) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS018912) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053731083
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSUSAN CHRISTINE MARIE TOWNSENDCredential: DO
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756 · (412) 359-3030 · Fax (412) 359-3060
Fax(412) 359-3060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1053731083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS018912
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1032367170002PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Susan Christine Marie Townsend Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8527356906
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170919003881
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Susan Christine Townsend reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
Surgery
320 E NORTH AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,881 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2500 BALDWICK RD
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
116 MAIN ST
Leechburg, PA 15656
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
134 services65 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
121 services61 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
37 services36 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
24 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Allegheny General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390050
Location320 East North AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Susan Christine Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Susan Christine Townsend is 1053731083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2014.

Where is Susan Christine Townsend located?

Susan Christine Townsend practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-3030.

What is Susan Christine Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Susan Christine Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Susan Christine Townsend is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Susan Christine Townsend's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Susan Christine Townsend reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Allegheny Clinic (Pittsburgh, PA), St. Clair Medical Services, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA) and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital (Leechburg, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Susan Christine Townsend's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Susan Christine Townsend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Susan Christine Townsend is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Susan Christine Townsend was last updated on June 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.