Earl Towle, R.N.
NPI 1144272246 · Nurse Practitioner · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Earl Towle, R.N. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1144272246).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144272246
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- R.N.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 431276 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
252 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 145 | $68 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 62 | $70 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 24 | $100 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$102 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 68 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 67 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 62 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 58 | 31 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 48 | 22 |
| Ticagrelorbrand: Brilinta | 31 | — |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$682 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2008-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Earl Towle's NPI number?
- Earl Towle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144272246, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Earl Towle's specialty?
- Earl Towle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Earl Towle located?
- Earl Towle's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825-6523.
- What is Earl Towle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Earl Towle is (916) 830-2000.
- Does Earl Towle accept Medicare?
- Earl Towle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Earl Towle's NPI active?
- Yes — Earl Towle's NPI (1144272246) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.