Carlye Townsend, PA-C
NPI 1659966521 · Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlye Townsend, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1659966521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659966521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 115830 (IA)
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 tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
40 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $52 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 12 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $41–$52 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 126 | 62 |
| Celecoxib | 78 | 17 |
| Ibuprofen | 77 | 51 |
| Cephalexin | 52 | 46 |
| Pregabalin | 52 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312-4104Phone: (515) 271-1569
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-03
- Last updated
- 2022-09-11
- Certified
- 2022-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlye Townsend's NPI number?
- Carlye Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659966521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlye Townsend's specialty?
- Carlye Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carlye Townsend located?
- Carlye Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314-1597.
- What is Carlye Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlye Townsend is (515) 282-2423.
- Does Carlye Townsend accept Medicare?
- Carlye Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlye Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlye Townsend's NPI (1659966521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.