George Townsend, APRN
NPI 1558835777 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Portsmouth, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Townsend, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Portsmouth, VA (NPI 1558835777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558835777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11028363 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 51 | 26 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 46 | 23 |
| Mirtazapine | 46 | 23 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 44 | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 31 | 18 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Hcl Sr | 26 | 13 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$359 across 10 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
- 2019-01-22
- Last updated
- 2025-02-13
- Certified
- 2025-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Townsend's NPI number?
- George Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558835777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Townsend's specialty?
- George Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is George Townsend located?
- George Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708-2111.
- What is George Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Townsend is (757) 953-7848.
- Does George Townsend accept Medicare?
- George Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — George Townsend's NPI (1558835777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.