Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Towns, DO

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Muskegon, MI

  • NPI 1861874927
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1700 Clinton St
Muskegon, MI 494425502
(231) 728-4601
fax (231) 728-4783
Mailing address
1675 Leahy St Ste 315A
Muskegon, MI 494425543

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 25, 2019
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #5101022058

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861874927. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
209
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$28,667
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 84 82 $118
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 72 67 $171
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 33 31 $70
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 20 20 $207

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in this city , average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CSL Behring 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Education
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
97
Patients
96
Total drug cost
$804
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 30 30 $83
Azithromycin Generic 20 20 $76
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $66
Cephalexin Generic 15 15 $229
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 12 11 $351

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Towns's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Towns practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Muskegon, MI.
Where does Dr. Christopher Towns practice?
Dr. Christopher Towns practices at 1700 Clinton St, Muskegon, MI 494425502. Office phone: 2317284601.
What is Dr. Christopher Towns's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Towns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861874927, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Towns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Towns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Towns commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.