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HEATHER LYNN TOWNSEND PA
NPI 1225669195
Physician Assistant in Charlotte, NC

Active since January 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 300, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204(704) 355-1813 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2020).

About Heather Lynn Townsend Pa NPPES

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

HEATHER LYNN TOWNSEND PA (NPI 1225669195) is an individual physician assistant in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-11458) and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225669195
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER LYNN TOWNSENDCredential: PA
Location Address1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 300Charlotte, NC 28204-2963
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Phone(704) 355-1813
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 202410 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1225669195 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-11458
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heather Lynn Townsend Pa 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 ID7719318500
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210920000631
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.

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
30 services29 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
29 services28 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.
26 services19 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
18 services13 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.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Pineville

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340098
Location10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28204 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

LAURENCE BYRON KEMPTON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 300
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-2060
JACKIE ALAN LUCAS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 450
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-7800
KEVIN RICHARD KASTEN MD
Surgery
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 300
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-1813
ROLAND PIXLEY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 400
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1700
MICHAEL PASSERI MD
Surgery
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, SUITE 600
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-8816
KATHY SHARON SHIELDS CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 400
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 446-1700
ROBERT THOMAS YAVORSKI JR.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, 3RD FLOOR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-4593
PAUL DOMINICK COLAVITA MD
Surgery
1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 300
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-1813

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 Heather Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Townsend is 1225669195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2020.

Where is Heather Townsend located?

Heather Townsend practices at 1025 Morehead Medical Dr Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28204. The listed phone number is (704) 355-1813.

What is Heather Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Heather Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather 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.

What insurance does Heather Townsend accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Heather 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 Heather Townsend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Townsend is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Townsend was last updated on July 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.