AMY L TOWNSEND CRNA
NPI 1578866554
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Plymouth, MA

Active since December 13, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
275 SANDWICH ST, PLYMOUTH, MA 02360(507) 746-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Amy L Townsend Crna NPPES

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

AMY L TOWNSEND CRNA (NPI 1578866554) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Plymouth, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (232187) and active in the NPI registry since December 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578866554
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameAMY L TOWNSENDCredential: CRNA
Location Address275 SANDWICH STPlymouth, MA 02360-2183
Mailing Address275 Sandwich StPlymouth, MA 02360-2183 · (507) 746-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 2018
✔ NPI 1578866554 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 232187
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
275 SANDWICH ST, Plymouth, MA 02360

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Amy Neary

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amy L Townsend Crna 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 ID6507026135
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120320000073
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Amy Townsend reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
275 SANDWICH ST
Plymouth, MA 02360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1861216038 (Massachusetts)
  • 556 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
55 services55 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
43 services42 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
25 services25 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

Acute Care Hospitals · Plymouth, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220060
Location275 Sandwich StreetPlymouth, MA 02360 · Plymouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02360 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 20

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

Occupational Therapist
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Advanced Practice Midwife
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
275 SANDWICH ST, C/O CATHY GREY
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Psychiatric Unit
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360
Physician Assistant
275 SANDWICH ST
PLYMOUTH, MA 02360

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 Amy Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amy Townsend is 1578866554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2010. The provider is also known as Amy Neary.

Where is Amy Townsend located?

Amy Townsend practices at 275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA 02360. The listed phone number is (507) 746-1000.

What is Amy Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Amy Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amy 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Amy Townsend's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amy Townsend reassigns Medicare benefits to Associated Physicians Of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Is (Plymouth, MA). The 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 Amy Townsend's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Amy Townsend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amy Townsend is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amy Townsend was last updated on December 26, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.