FRANCIS J TOWNSEND III MD
NPI 1710929740
Emergency Medicine in Baltimore, MD

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6701 N CHARLES ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21204(443) 849-2225(443) 849-3094 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Francis J Townsend Iii Md NPPES

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

FRANCIS J TOWNSEND III MD (NPI 1710929740) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D27117) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710929740
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameFRANCIS J TOWNSEND IIICredential: MD
Location Address6701 N CHARLES STBaltimore, MD 21204-6808
Mailing AddressPo Box 42934Philadelphia, PA 19101-2934 · (800) 355-0808 · Fax (610) 834-2862
Fax(443) 849-3094
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2008
NPI 1710929740 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MD · D27117
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
6701 N CHARLES ST, Baltimore, MD 21204

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINK647615LMD
Medicare UPIND73870MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Francis J Townsend Iii Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 4

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
262 services243 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
245 services242 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
74 services74 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21204 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
$94.08 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $23.52 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

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.

Physician Assistant
6701 N CHARLES ST, LABOR & DELIVERY
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Anesthesiology
6701 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
6701 N CHARLES ST, SUITE 4105
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Anesthesiology
6701 N CHARLES ST
TOWSON, MD 21204
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6701 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Pediatrics
6701 N CHARLES ST, DEPT OF PEDIATRICS
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6701 N CHARLES ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21204
Advanced Practice Midwife
6701 N CHARLES ST, DEPT OF LABOR AND DELIVERY
BALTIMORE, MD 21204

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 Francis Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Townsend is 1710929740. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Francis Townsend located?

Francis Townsend practices at 6701 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21204. The listed phone number is (443) 849-2225.

What is Francis Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Francis Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Townsend is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Francis Townsend was last updated on January 10, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.