John Townsend, MD
NPI 1982656245 · Neurology Physician · Newark, DE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Townsend, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Newark, DE (NPI 1982656245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982656245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- C1-0003462 (DE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
361 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 | 113 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $123 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 70 | $199 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 63 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $159 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 2-12 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 100 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 86 | 19 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 83 | 20 |
| Clonazepam | 49 | 12 |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 47 | — |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 47 | 16 |
| Propranolol Hclbrand: Propranolol Hcl Er |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Townsend's NPI number?
- John Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982656245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Townsend's specialty?
- John Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Townsend located?
- John Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 774 Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713-4236.
- What is John Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Townsend is (302) 731-3017.
- Does John Townsend accept Medicare?
- John Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — John Townsend's NPI (1982656245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.