Dr. William Townsend

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 59+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William Townsend, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Hato Rey Norte, Puerto Rico. He attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1965, having over 59 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo De Puerto Rico, Inc. Dr. William Townsend accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (787) 782-1066 to request Dr. William Townsend the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 735 Ponce De Leon Ave
Suite 216
Hato Rey Norte, PR 00917-5022

Phone 1: (787) 782-1066

Fax: (787) 764-0115


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William Townsend
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921160565
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 59 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. William Townsend attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1965.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1407897283
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. William Townsend

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William Townsend has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 59 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Espanol Auxilio Mutuo De Puerto Rico, Inc


Practice Locations

735 Ponce De Leon Ave
Suite 216
Hato Rey Norte, PR 00917-5022

Phone: (787) 782-1066
Fax: (787) 764-0115
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


Torre Auxilio Mutuo
Hato Rey Norte, PR 00917-0001
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 Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 25, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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