Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Palmer Townsend, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Newton, NJ

  • NPI 1871037531
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12 Lawrence RD
Newton, NJ 078602821
(973) 948-7595
Mailing address
87 Trafalgar CT
Sparta, NJ 078713585

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #40QA01708700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871037531. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
631
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$19,558
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 292 30 $30
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 281 28 $23
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 29 28 $112
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 29 16 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Newton Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 293. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Palmer Townsend's medical specialty?
Dr. Palmer Townsend practices Physical Therapist in Newton, NJ.
Where does Dr. Palmer Townsend practice?
Dr. Palmer Townsend practices at 12 Lawrence RD, Newton, NJ 078602821. Office phone: 9739487595.
What is Dr. Palmer Townsend's NPI?
Dr. Palmer Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871037531, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Palmer Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Palmer Townsend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Palmer Townsend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (HCPCS 97162). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.