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BRANDON PATRICK TOWNSEND CRNA
NPI 1063181394
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Shreveport, LA

Active since September 09, 2021Accepts Medicare Assignment
1541 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 626-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2022, Sep 9, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Brandon Patrick Townsend Crna NPPES

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

BRANDON PATRICK TOWNSEND CRNA (NPI 1063181394) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (224046) and active in the NPI registry since September 2021. He is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063181394
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRANDON PATRICK TOWNSENDCredential: CRNA
Location Address1541 KINGS HWYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1512 W Kirby PlShreveport, LA 71103-3822
Phone(318) 626-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2022
✔ NPI 1063181394 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 224046
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN133150 (LA)
1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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

Brandon Patrick Townsend Crna 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 ID3678968898
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220324001358

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Brandon Townsend reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Same address
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000
University Health Shreveport LLC
Same address
Nurse Practitioner
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 174 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619443611 (318) 675-7636
Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc. Crna Group
1.0 mi
Anesthesiology
2600 GREENWOOD RD
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174546097 (318) 212-4877
Indep Anesthesia Services Of La LLC
8.7 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
619 CALEDONIA DR
Bossier City, LA 71111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275230443 (318) 675-7737

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

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.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

PRATIK AGRAWAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
SHAHEENA ANENE
Pediatrics
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
UDAY KUMAR CHALWADI
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
AYA MOUHAFFEL MD
Anesthesiology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
MUHAMMAD AYUB
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
RYAN MORRIS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0177
JENNIFER B CYPHER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
STEVEN R BAILEY MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000

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 Brandon Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brandon Townsend is 1063181394. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2021.

Where is Brandon Townsend located?

Brandon Townsend practices at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 626-0000.

What is Brandon Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Brandon Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brandon 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 Brandon Townsend's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brandon Townsend reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA), University Health Shreveport LLC (Shreveport, LA), Willis Knighton Medical Center Inc. Crna Group (Shreveport, LA) and Indep Anesthesia Services Of La LLC (Bossier City, LA). 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 Brandon Townsend's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brandon Townsend accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Brandon Townsend as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Brandon Townsend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brandon Townsend is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brandon Townsend was last updated on January 27, 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.