NICHOLAS E TOWNSEND PA-C
NPI 1336846476
Physician Assistant in Indianapolis, IN

Active since February 09, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 944-1801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 27, 2023, Feb 9, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Nicholas E Townsend Pa-c NPPES

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

NICHOLAS E TOWNSEND PA-C (NPI 1336846476) is an individual physician assistant in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (10003949A) and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336846476
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS E TOWNSENDCredential: PA-C
Location Address714 N SENATE AVE STE 100Indianapolis, IN 46202-3297
Mailing Address7410 Everview CirDayton, OH 45459-3553 · (937) 286-6840
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2023
NPI 1336846476 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 IN · 10003949A
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.
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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

Nicholas E Townsend Pa-c 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 ID2668845108
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230302001733
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 3

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.

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
265 services41 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555
This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
132 services90 patients
Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance 62328
A lower back spinal tap, guided by imaging, is a procedure to collect spinal fluid for testing. A needle is carefully inserted into the lower back to draw out fluid. This can help diagnose various conditions. It's performed under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Muncie, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150089
Location2401 University AveMuncie, IN 47303 · Delaware County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46202 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 16

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

Radiology Practitioner Assistant
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Physician Assistant (Medical)
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Radiologic Technologist
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
714 N SENATE AVE STE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

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 Nicholas Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Townsend is 1336846476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2023.

Where is Nicholas Townsend located?

Nicholas Townsend practices at 714 N Senate Ave Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 944-1801.

What is Nicholas Townsend's specialty?

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

Is Nicholas Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas 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 Nicholas Townsend accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Nicholas 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 Nicholas Townsend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Townsend is affiliated with Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Townsend was last updated on February 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.