Karen Townsend, P.A.
NPI 1548272560 · Physician Assistant · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Townsend, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1548272560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548272560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11476 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
141 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $78 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 37 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$110 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 11 |
| Simvastatin | 29 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | — |
| Omeprazole | 20 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7725 N 43rd AveSuite 510Phoenix, AZ 85051-5770Phone: (877) 809-5092Fax: (602) 843-1560
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2020-08-24
- Certified
- 2020-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Townsend's NPI number?
- Karen Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548272560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Townsend's specialty?
- Karen Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Townsend located?
- Karen Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Karen Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Townsend is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Karen Townsend accept Medicare?
- Karen Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Townsend's NPI (1548272560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.