OREN TOWNSEND M.D.
NPI 1518936855
Internal Medicine in Seattle, WA

Active since March 17, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through May 3, 2028
904 7TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104(206) 329-1760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Oren Townsend M.d. NPPES

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

OREN TOWNSEND M.D. (NPI 1518936855) is an individual internal medicine provider in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00037096) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through May 3, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with St Luke's Wood River Medical Center, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518936855
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameOREN TOWNSENDCredential: M.D.
Location Address904 7TH AVESeattle, WA 98104-1132
Mailing Address904 7th AveSeattle, WA 98104-1132 · (206) 329-1760
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 2012
NPI 1518936855 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD00037096
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
904 7TH AVE, Seattle, WA 98104

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8244527WA
Medicare UPING99183WA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedAB10522WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Oren Townsend M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 3, 2022 through May 3, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 3, 2022
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 3, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ketchum, ID
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number131323
Location100 Hospital DriveKetchum, ID 83340 · Blaine County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500025
Location500 17th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services

Swedish Edmonds Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Edmonds, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500026
Location21601 76th Avenue WestEdmonds, WA 98026 · Snohomish County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500027
Location747 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Issaquah

Acute Care Hospitals · Issaquah, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500152
Location751 NE Blakely DrIssaquah, WA 98029 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers20 claims47 services$5.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$62.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$31.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Dermatology
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Otolaryngology
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Internal Medicine
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pediatrics
904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Oren Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oren Townsend is 1518936855. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Where is Oren Townsend located?

Oren Townsend practices at 904 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 329-1760.

What is Oren Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Oren Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

No. Oren Townsend has opted out of Medicare through May 3, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Oren Townsend accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Oren 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 Oren Townsend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Oren Townsend is affiliated with St Luke's Wood River Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Issaquah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oren Townsend was last updated on May 16, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.