DR. JAMES RICHARD TOWNLEY III M.D.
NPI 1235352816
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Anchorage, AK

Active since April 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5955 ZEAMER AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99506(907) 580-1162 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2024, Aug 17, 2018, May 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. James Richard Townley Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES RICHARD TOWNLEY III M.D. (NPI 1235352816) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (161861) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235352816
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES RICHARD TOWNLEY IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address5955 ZEAMER AVEAnchorage, AK 99506
Mailing Address5955 Zeamer AveAnchorage, AK 99506-3702 · (907) 580-1162
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2024
NPI 1235352816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0120X
Licenses Licensed in AK · 161861 Licensed in TX · R5483 Licensed in NE · 24179
Definition

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 243519 (MA)
5955 ZEAMER AVE, Anchorage, AK 99506

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. J Richard Townley Md

Accepted 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

Dr. James Richard Townley Iii M.d. 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 ID9931391547
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241209001846
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99506 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
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Pharmacist
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Emergency Medicine
5955 ZEAMER AVE, 3RD MD6
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Dietitian, Registered
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5955 ZEAMER AVE, 673D MDG
JBER ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
JBER, AK 99506
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
5955 ZEAMER AVE
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506

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 James Townley's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Townley is 1235352816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. J Richard Townley MD.

Where is James Townley located?

James Townley practices at 5955 Zeamer Ave, Anchorage, AK 99506. The listed phone number is (907) 580-1162.

What is James Townley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is James Townley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Townley 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 James Townley accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and 1 other insurer list James Townley 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Townley was last updated on October 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.