DR. PETER H TOWNS MD
NPI 1295931582
Anesthesiology in Marrero, LA
About Dr. Peter H Towns Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. PETER H TOWNS MD (NPI 1295931582) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.202999) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
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. Peter H Towns Md 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.
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
West Jefferson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Marrero, LAOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
MARRERO, LA 70072
MARRERO, LA 70072
MARRERO, LA 70072
MARRERO, LA 70072
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 Peter Towns's NPI number?
The NPI number for Peter Towns is 1295931582. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2007.
Where is Peter Towns located?
Peter Towns practices at 1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 347-5511.
What is Peter Towns's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Peter Towns enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Peter Towns 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 Peter Towns accept?
Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Peter Towns 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 Peter Towns affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Peter Towns is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Peter Towns was last updated on July 7, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
