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JANELLE MARIE TOWNES MD
NPI 1801076500
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Birmingham, AL

Active since November 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E STE 158, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 838-3156(205) 838-3157 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Janelle Marie Townes Md NPPES

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

JANELLE MARIE TOWNES MD (NPI 1801076500) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD31729) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801076500
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameJANELLE MARIE TOWNESCredential: MD
Location Address50 MEDICAL PARK DR E STE 158Birmingham, AL 35235-3401
Mailing Address810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205-1601 · (205) 838-3156 · Fax (205) 838-3157
Phone(205) 838-3156
Fax(205) 838-3157
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1801076500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD31729
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
50 MEDICAL PARK DR E STE 158, Birmingham, AL 35235
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Other Identifiers 1

Other511-45281AL · Bcbs Al

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Janelle Marie Townes Md 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 ID8426194705
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120731000835
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 9

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.

Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
2,100 services22 patients
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.
453 services207 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
337 services154 patients
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report 95251
This procedure involves placing a small sensor under your skin to continuously monitor your blood sugar levels in tissue fluid. The data is interpreted and a report is generated to help manage your diabetes more effectively.
234 services91 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
68 services27 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.
47 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35235 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

96.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
96%55 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

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

Supplies for maintenance of insulin infusion catheter, per week A4224
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers50 claims819 services$17.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external insulin infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each A4225
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers47 claims1,589 services$2.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for adjunctive continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service A4238
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers35 claims35 services$167.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
27 suppliers85 claims206 services$6.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
13 suppliers22 claims35 services$1.15 avg. paid by Medicare
External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin E0784
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers41 claims41 services$313.94 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Janelle Townes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Janelle Townes is 1801076500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2007.

Where is Janelle Townes located?

Janelle Townes practices at 50 Medical Park Dr E Ste 158, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 838-3156.

What is Janelle Townes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Janelle Townes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Janelle Townes 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.

What insurance does Janelle Townes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Janelle Townes 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 Janelle Townes was last updated on November 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.