Brent Townsend, M.D.
NPI 1457565806 · Pediatric Radiology Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brent Townsend, M.D. is a Pediatric Radiology Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1457565806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457565806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009-00679 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
515 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 180 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 81 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 35 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 34 | $37 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 34 | $81 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 28 | $21 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 across 1 record (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
- 2007-05-09
- Last updated
- 2009-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brent Townsend's NPI number?
- Brent Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457565806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brent Townsend's specialty?
- Brent Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brent Townsend located?
- Brent Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 3949 Browning Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609-6536.
- What is Brent Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brent Townsend is (919) 787-8221.
- Does Brent Townsend accept Medicare?
- Brent Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brent Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Brent Townsend's NPI (1457565806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.