Heidi Townsend, MD
NPI 1902964505 · Family Medicine Physician · Dubuque, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heidi Townsend, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Dubuque, IA (NPI 1902964505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902964505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37442 (IA)
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
644 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 | 208 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 54 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 49 | $8 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 48 | $3 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 186 | 182 |
| Azithromycin | 164 | 160 |
| Cephalexin | 154 | 154 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 71 | 71 |
| Amoxicillin | 42 | 42 |
| Cefdinir | 39 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2007-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heidi Townsend's NPI number?
- Heidi Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902964505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heidi Townsend's specialty?
- Heidi Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heidi Townsend located?
- Heidi Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7313.
- What is Heidi Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heidi Townsend is (563) 584-3226.
- Does Heidi Townsend accept Medicare?
- Heidi Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heidi Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Heidi Townsend's NPI (1902964505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.