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DR. TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
NPI 1497066344
Psychologist - Clinical in St Augustine, FL

Active since June 25, 2010
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PK DR, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086(904) 797-2705(904) 797-2820 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.a. NPPES

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

DR. TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES, P.A. (NPI 1497066344) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical in St Augustine, Florida and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. The organization lists Vanessa Townsend, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497066344
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Legal Business NameDR. TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Location Address9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PK DRSt Augustine, FL 32086-5343
Mailing Address9 Saint Johns Medical Pk DrSt Augustine, FL 32086-5343 · (904) 797-2705 · Fax (904) 797-2820
Phone(904) 797-2705
Fax(904) 797-2820
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVanessa TownsendOwner · (904) 797-2705
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2010
✔ NPI 1497066344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PK DR, St Augustine, FL 32086
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Wellpoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Melanie Nuszkowski, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1558643833
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PARK DR
St Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-2705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Stuart Townsend, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1497037774
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PARK DR
St Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-2705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Vanessa Townsend, PSY.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1548439912
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PK DR
St Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-2705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Steven Dingfelder, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1871576405
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PK DR
St Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-2705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Michael Meehan, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1063496453
9 SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL PK DR
St Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 797-2705
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.5 mi
Jane Echterling, PH.D.
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1174734073
NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL 7487 S. STATE ROAD 121
Macclenny, FL 32063
(904) 259-6211
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare59 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. is 1497066344. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2010.

Where is Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. located?

Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. is located at 9 Saint Johns Medical Pk Dr, St Augustine, FL 32086. The listed phone number is (904) 797-2705.

What is Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Clinical Psychologist (5) and Clinical Social Worker (1). Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Wellpoint list Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. 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 Dr. Townsend & Associates, P.A. was last updated on June 25, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.