Active NPI 1144232281 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David L Townsend , MD

Internal Medicine • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Townsend, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Dr. Townsend delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 120 HAWTHORNE PARK.

Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Legacy Healthcare Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, hemoglobin a1c level. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

120 Hawthorne Park

Athens, GA 306062147

Telephone 7063538700

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hawthorne Medical Associates Pc Facility NPI 1689636201

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +3.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

140 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

19.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Townsend (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Athens Specialty Average (17.7 Years) 17.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	419	272	$370.00	$124.03
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	94	94	$397.00	$127.03
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	53	45	$40.00	$9.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	46	$253.00	$87.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	875	364	$370.00	$103.75
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	278	278	$397.00	$110.11
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	104	71	$40.00	$9.66
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	81	81	$57.00	$15.90
90682 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna	81	81	$179.00	$60.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	63	$253.00	$71.71
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	33	33	$57.00	$15.82
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	20	19	$86.85	$71.06
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	19	$73.00	$15.80
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	19	19	$568.00	$159.02
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	18	18	$361.00	$117.26
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	15	15	$688.00	$226.18
81003 Automated urinalysis test	15	15	$9.00	$2.24
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	12	12	$586.00	$163.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,061	401	$331.12	$104.67
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	289	289	$356.53	$112.18
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	146	145	$57.03	$15.59
90682 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna	145	144	$177.26	$54.82
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	129	86	$42.05	$10.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	86	$226.53	$71.61
85610 Blood test, clotting time	88	12	$16.48	$4.28
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	39	12	$67.77	$15.89
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	36	$57.64	$15.59
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	30	14	$54.27	$16.22
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	27	27	$68.63	$16.14
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	22	22	$514.14	$206.01
81003 Automated urinalysis test	21	20	$9.62	$2.44
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	17	17	$493.35	$161.48
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	16	16	$264.75	$109.55
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	16	16	$71.50	$15.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$532.36	$159.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,020	381	$295.00	$102.57
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	282	282	$311.00	$110.85
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	186	186	$72.00	$16.86
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	161	161	$58.00	$19.06
90682 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna	159	159	$116.00	$52.30
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	158	109	$44.00	$11.71
85610 Blood test, clotting time	100	11	$17.00	$4.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	73	$199.00	$69.17
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	42	39	$68.00	$16.03
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	39	11	$67.00	$18.64
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	34	23	$54.00	$16.22
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	33	29	$74.00	$19.16
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	32	32	$58.00	$19.06
81003 Automated urinalysis test	30	23	$10.00	$2.71
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	20	20	$207.00	$105.59
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	15	15	$289.00	$38.53
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	13	13	$433.00	$199.13
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	12	12	$705.00	$156.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,000	387	$260.59	$101.90
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	311	311	$232.05	$109.36
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	305	305	$50.85	$16.80
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	304	142	$36.72	$13.01
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	152	150	$57.84	$23.40
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	144	142	$118.48	$46.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	68	$175.77	$69.30
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	61	61	$49.74	$23.40
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	48	16	$58.56	$23.61
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	43	43	$249.67	$37.46
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	36	33	$63.11	$15.94
81003 Automated urinalysis test	31	24	$10.00	$3.02
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	31	31	$177.19	$95.46
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	31	31	$389.52	$185.13
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	26	22	$45.92	$16.11
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	22	19	$675.09	$218.50
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	19	16	$480.16	$154.44
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	17	17	$301.53	$157.71
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	14	14	$313.57	$162.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 069265

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NC 127213

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

5909562 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Legacy Healthcare Services Inc

901 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 306807837

Phone: 6787052123

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2018

Registered at 2727 PACES FERRY ROAD, SUITE 1-1100 (ATTN: DENISE), ATLANTA, GA 30339 (Tel: 4702713421)

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NPI Profile Active March 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 14, 2014

Registered at 120 HAWTHORNE PARK, ATHENS, GA 306062147 (Tel: 7063538700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 14, 2014

Registered at 120 HAWTHORNE PARK, ATHENS, GA 306062147 (Tel: 7063538700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 14, 2014

Recorded as DAVID TOWNSEND, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 14, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #069265 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144232281

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 13, 2006

Last Update: June 27, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2727 Paces Ferry Road, Suite 1-1100 (Attn: Denise)

Atlanta, GA 30339

Phone: 4702713421

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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