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Active NPI 1184909897 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Ray Thomas Townsend , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Blairsville, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Ray Townsend, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Blairsville, GA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Ray Townsend delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 97 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD STE 2.

Ray Townsend is affiliated with Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialist- Cherokee Sinus Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

97 Deep South Farm Rd Ste 2

Blairsville, GA 305122298

Telephone 7703456600
Fax 7703456611
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Blairsville, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.4 Yrs
State Avg: 12.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Blairsville, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Townsend (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Blairsville Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-24
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 006277

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
003159538B (GA)
Medicaid State Provider ID
Q109512 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ear, Nose, And Throat Specialist- Cherokee Sinus Center

97 Deep S Farm Rd, Blairsville, GA 305122298

Phone: 7703456600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners
Crystal Rice , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053844878

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1205424546

Doctor of Audiology

NPI 1245435429

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Teresa Williams , APRN BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1437298742

APRNBC

NPI 1447260633

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Steven Sick , CCC-A

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

NPI 1447416102

CCCA

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2026

Registered at 97 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD STE 2, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 305122298 (Tel: 7703456600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2026

Registered at 215 RIVERSTONE DR, CANTON, GA 301145256 (Tel: 7703456600)

NPI Profile Active July 15, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 15, 2014

Registered at 56 HOSPITAL ST, HIAWASSEE, GA 305463251 (Tel: 7068962289)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 15, 2014

Registered at 56 HOSPITAL ST, PO BOX 409, HIAWASSEE, GA 305463251 (Tel: 7068962289)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 15, 2014

Recorded as RAY TOWNSEND, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 15, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #006277 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 13, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184909897
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 13, 2011
Last Update: May 24, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

215 Riverstone Dr

Canton, GA 301145256

Phone: 7703456600

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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