DR. JAMES RICHARD TOWNLEY III M.D.
NPI 1235352816
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Anchorage, AK
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Names 1
Accepted 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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show James Townley reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Anchorage, AK 99508
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,373 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anchorage, AK 99508
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
- 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Sight Partners Physicians PC
- 8 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.
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.
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.
JBER, AK 99506
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506
JBER 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for James Townley's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Townley reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (Anchorage, AK), Alaska Childrens Eye And Strabismus LLC (Anchorage, AK) and Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. (Fairbanks, AK). 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 James Townley's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does James Townley accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Moda Health Plan, Inc. and 2 other insurers 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 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.
# Dr. James Richard Townley III, M.D. · NPI 1235352816
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist physician in Anchorage, Alaska. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 11, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1235352816 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 11, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0120X
- **State license:** 161861 (Alaska)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5955 ZEAMER AVE, Anchorage, AK 99506
- **Phone:** (907) 580-1162
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (NPI 1437189339, Anchorage, AK); Alaska Childrens Eye And Strabismus LLC (NPI 1851721146, Anchorage, AK); Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. (NPI 1073271565, Fairbanks, AK) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2005
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 9, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1235352816) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.