Daniel J Townsend, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Daniel J Townsend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Mayo Medical School and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Andover Eye Associates, Inc, Eye Health Associates Inc, Post Oconnor And Kadrmas Eye Centers Pc and his current practice location is 175 Cambridge St, C/o Prooptical, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 723-3937.

Daniel J Townsend is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 48007) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1003800749.

Contact Information

Daniel J Townsend, MD
175 Cambridge St, C/o Prooptical,
Boston, MA 02114-2743
(617) 723-3937
(617) 523-5006



Physician's Profile

Full NameDaniel J Townsend
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location175 Cambridge St, Boston, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Daniel J Townsend attended and graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003800749
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153235536
  • Enrollment ID: I20050325000401

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Daniel J Townsend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003800749NPI-NPPES
6175244MedicaidMA
J02653OtherMAFORMER ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 48007 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Daniel J Townsend allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAndover Eye Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588678551
PECOS PAC ID: 4486627866
Enrollment ID: O20040813001121

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Entity NamePost Oconnor & Kadrmas Eye Centers Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447325857
PECOS PAC ID: 5597713537
Enrollment ID: O20050106000702

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Entity NameNorth End Community Health Committee, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780606608
PECOS PAC ID: 8224043971
Enrollment ID: O20060216000209

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Entity NameDaniel J. Townsend, Md, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427089366
PECOS PAC ID: 7719983600
Enrollment ID: O20061017000424

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Entity NameEye Health Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952653131
PECOS PAC ID: 0244482883
Enrollment ID: O20121206000285

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Entity NameEye Health Associates Spn Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225444979
PECOS PAC ID: 3173744968
Enrollment ID: O20141020002141

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Entity NameNantucket Ophthalmology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063164044
PECOS PAC ID: 5890175822
Enrollment ID: O20220707002283

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Daniel J Townsend is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Daniel J Townsend, MD
175 Cambridge St,
Boston, MA 02114-2743

Ph: (617) 723-3937
Daniel J Townsend, MD
175 Cambridge St, C/o Prooptical,
Boston, MA 02114-2743

Ph: (617) 723-3937

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Boston, MA

Dr. Maan Sulaiman A Alkharashi, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 300 Longwood Ave, Fegan 4, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 857-523-6040    
Daniel Robert Lefebvre, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 243 Charles St, 10th Floor -- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900    
Dr. Seanna Rae Grob, MD, MAS
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900    
Ravi Parikh, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-573-3288    
Michael V Boland, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-573-3611    
Dr. Parvathy A Pillai, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-647-1226    Fax: 617-573-3181

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