Ray Townsend, PA-C
NPI 1184909897 · Physician Assistant · Blairsville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ray Townsend, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Blairsville, GA (NPI 1184909897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184909897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 006277 (GA)
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 tenure33% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 174 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 538 | 61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 499 | 126 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 484 | 110 |
| Lisinopril | 400 | 103 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 394 | 96 |
| Losartan Potassium | 387 | 108 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$168 across 9 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
- 2011-10-13
- Last updated
- 2026-05-24
- Certified
- 2026-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ray Townsend's NPI number?
- Ray Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184909897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ray Townsend's specialty?
- Ray Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ray Townsend located?
- Ray Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 97 Deep South Farm Rd Ste 2, Blairsville, GA 30512-2298.
- What is Ray Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ray Townsend is (770) 345-6600.
- Does Ray Townsend accept Medicare?
- Ray Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ray Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Ray Townsend's NPI (1184909897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.