Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cynthia Townsend, PHD

Psychologist (CMS: Clinical Psychologist) · Psychologist · Scottsdale, AZ

  • NPI 1598743213
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 852595452
(480) 301-8000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2020
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
103T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arizona #4697 · Minnesota #LP4598

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598743213. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,719
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$32,369
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
96165 Treatment of behavior impacting health in group setting, each additional 30 minutes 2,994 46 $4
96164 Treatment of behavior impacting health in group setting, initial 30 minutes 578 46 $9
96130 Evaluation of psychological test, first hour 81 45 $107
96156 Assessment of health behavior 41 41 $83
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 25 25 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Scottsdale Psychologist, average services per provider: 441. This provider delivers 8.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cynthia Townsend's medical specialty?
Dr. Cynthia Townsend practices Psychologist in Scottsdale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Cynthia Townsend practice?
Dr. Cynthia Townsend practices at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 852595452. Office phone: 4803018000.
What is Dr. Cynthia Townsend's NPI?
Dr. Cynthia Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598743213, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cynthia Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Townsend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cynthia Townsend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Treatment of behavior impacting health in group setting (HCPCS 96165); Treatment of behavior impacting health in group setting (HCPCS 96164); Evaluation of psychological test, first hour (HCPCS 96130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.