Ashton Townsend, D.O.
NPI 1598146953 · Hospitalist Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashton Townsend, D.O. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1598146953).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598146953
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL37655 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 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
764 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 543 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 166 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 55 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$128 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 26 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 24 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 21 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 18 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 701 Grove Rd5th Floor Support TowerGreenville, SC 29605-4210Phone: (864) 455-7882
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-11
- Last updated
- 2018-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashton Townsend's NPI number?
- Ashton Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598146953, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashton Townsend's specialty?
- Ashton Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashton Townsend located?
- Ashton Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501.
- What is Ashton Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashton Townsend is (770) 219-9000.
- Does Ashton Townsend accept Medicare?
- Ashton Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashton Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashton Townsend's NPI (1598146953) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.