Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ashton Townsend, D.O.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Gainesville, GA
- NPI 1598146953
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.6 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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743 Spring St Ne
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 219-9000 - Additional location
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701 Grove RD, 5Th Floor Support Tower
Greenville, SC 296054210
(864) 455-7882 - Mailing address
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Po Box 742616
Atlanta, GA 303742616
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 28, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Georgia #081100 · South Carolina #LL37655
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598146953. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
712
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$64,823
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 461 | 189 | $79 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 123 | 121 | $114 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 38 | 38 | $127 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 35 | 27 | $117 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 21 | 21 | $81 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 18 | 16 | $50 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 16 | 16 | $172 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 43 peers in Gainesville Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
212
Patients
92
Total drug cost
$11,850
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 35 | 34 | $157 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 32 | 18 | $272 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 28 | 17 | $102 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $124 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 18 | 12 | $195 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $10,672 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 14 | 0 | $41 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $79 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $37 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $85 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ashton Townsend's medical specialty?
Dr. Ashton Townsend practices Hospitalist Physician in Gainesville, GA.
Where does Dr. Ashton Townsend practice?
Dr. Ashton Townsend practices at 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501. Office phone: 7702199000.
What is Dr. Ashton Townsend's NPI?
Dr. Ashton Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598146953, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ashton Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ashton Townsend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ashton Townsend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.