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DR. MEGAN JO TOWNSEND MD/MPP
NPI 1679035968
Family Medicine in Denver, CO

Active since April 04, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320, DENVER, CO 80220(303) 332-0212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2026, Apr 16, 2026, Nov 18, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Megan Jo Townsend Md/mpp NPPES

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

DR. MEGAN JO TOWNSEND MD/MPP (NPI 1679035968) is an individual family medicine provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0069020) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679035968
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEGAN JO TOWNSENDCredential: MD/MPP
Location Address4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320Denver, CO 80220-3922
Mailing AddressPo Box 35380Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380 · (702) 579-3203
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1679035968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0069020
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320, Denver, CO 80220

Other Identifiers 3

OtherDR.0069020CO · Colorado Dr License
OtherDR.0028983CO · Colorado License
OtherTL0007566CO · Colorado Training License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Megan Jo Townsend Md/mpp 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 ID2163764473
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220705000323
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Megan Townsend reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
Denver, CO 80220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
777 BANNOCK ST
Denver, CO 80204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 2,259 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1707 COLE BLVD STE 100
Golden, CO 80401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 314 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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
35 services18 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services23 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80220 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.23
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.49

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Clinical Medical Laboratory
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Family Medicine
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Family Medicine
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Family Medicine
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Family Medicine
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Family Medicine
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220
Physician Assistant
4500 E 9TH AVE STE 320
DENVER, CO 80220

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 Megan Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megan Townsend is 1679035968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2019.

Where is Megan Townsend located?

Megan Townsend practices at 4500 E 9th Ave Ste 320, Denver, CO 80220. The listed phone number is (303) 332-0212.

What is Megan Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Megan Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Megan 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 organizations bill Medicare for Megan Townsend's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Megan Townsend reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: New West Physicians Inc (Denver, CO), Denver Health And Hospital Authority (Denver, CO) and Optumcare Colorado Medical Group LLC (Golden, CO). Each 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 Megan Townsend's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Megan Townsend accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Megan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Megan Townsend was last updated on September 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.