Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Townsend, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1831545979
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2142 W Broad St Bldg 100 Ste 200
Athens, GA 306063509
(706) 548-6881
fax (706) 546-0821
Mailing address
Po Box 48089
Athens, GA 306048089

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2026
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #96818

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831545979. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
15
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,102
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $207

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,501
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 11 $2,382.30
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc 1 $118.85

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,857
Food and Beverage
$645

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
23
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$280
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 0 $80
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 0 $200

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Townsend's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Townsend practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Robert Townsend practice?
Dr. Robert Townsend practices at 2142 W Broad St Bldg 100 Ste 200, Athens, GA 306063509. Office phone: 7065486881.
What is Dr. Robert Townsend's NPI?
Dr. Robert Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831545979, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Townsend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Townsend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.