DR. DAVID L TOWNSEND M.D.
NPI 1144232281
Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Q: What is David Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Townsend is 1144232281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Q: What is David Townsend's specialty?

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

Q: Is David Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

No. David Townsend has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Townsend was last updated on June 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since August 13, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2027

120 HAWTHORNE PARK, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 353-8700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. David L Townsend M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID L TOWNSEND M.D. (NPI 1144232281) is an individual internal medicine provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (069265) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with St Mary's Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144232281

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID L TOWNSENDCredential: M.D.

Location Address120 HAWTHORNE PARKAthens, GA 30606-2147

Mailing Address2727 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 1-1100 (attn: Denise)Atlanta, GA 30339 · (470) 271-3421

Phone(706) 353-8700

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2018

✔ NPI 1144232281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 069265✔ Licensed in NC · 127213

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.

120 HAWTHORNE PARK, Athens, GA 30606

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5909562NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. David L Townsend M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2021 through July 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2021

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Mary's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110006

Location1230 Baxter StreetAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Walton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number110046

Location2151 W Spring StreetMonroe, GA 30655 · Walton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110074

Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

81%292 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

2%268 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Cervical Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…

80%244 patients

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

94%752 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

2%41 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

98%167 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

95%1,096 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

98%44 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

9%712 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

95%572 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

46%282 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

34%212 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

50%712 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

88%82 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

22%712 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

25%712 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

9 suppliers24 claims45 services$6.02 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers15 claims15 services$34.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers13 claims13 services$65.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers16 claims96 services$2.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

1 supplier18 claims18 services$184.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

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