Dr. Donald Townsend
Medical Oncology in Augusta, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Donald Townsend, MD, is a Medical Oncology specialist in Augusta, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Medical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Rutherford Hospital Inc, The Mcdowell Hospital, University Hospital. Dr. Donald Townsend also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medical Oncology Llc. Dr. Donald Townsend accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (706) 722-4245 to request Dr. Donald Townsend the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Donald Townsend |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9234299223 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Medical Oncology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 49 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Donald Townsend attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1164447660
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, July 13, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Donald Townsend
Medical Licenses
Dr. Donald Townsend has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
| 2016-01658 | North Carolina |
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
| 26400 | Georgia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Asheville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Marion, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Augusta, Georgia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Medical Oncology Llc | 7 |
Practice Locations
1348 Walton Way
Ste 6700
Augusta, GA 30901-5111
Phone: (706) 722-4245
Fax: (706) 722-6652
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, September 8, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, October 5, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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