Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Townsend, P.A.

Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1548272560
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511
Additional location
7725 N 43Rd Ave, Suite 510
Phoenix, AZ 850515770
(877) 809-5092
fax (602) 843-1560

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 24, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Minnesota #11476 · California #PA16950 · Arizona #3625

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548272560. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
67
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,887
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 42 39 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 23 $108

In context: peer comparison

Among 143 peers in Rochester Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
203
Patients
23
Total drug cost
$16,683
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 31 0 $707
Omeprazole Generic 25 0 $277
Lisinopril Generic 21 12 $252
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 20 0 $325
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 20 11 $474
Metformin Hcl Generic 20 0 $337
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 19 0 $371
Sertraline Hcl Generic 19 0 $202
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Brand 15 0 $13,609
Simvastatin Generic 13 0 $128

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Townsend's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Townsend practices Physician Assistant in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Karen Townsend practice?
Dr. Karen Townsend practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Karen Townsend's NPI?
Dr. Karen Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548272560, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Townsend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Townsend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.