Dr. Mark F Towns
Internal Medicine in Santa Rosa, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Mark F Towns, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Santa Rosa, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mercy Medical Center Redding, Shasta Regional Medical Center, Twin Cities Community Hospital, Uw Hlth Partners Watertown Regional Medical Ctr. Dr. Mark F Towns also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including St Jude Hospital Yorba Linda. Dr. Mark F Towns accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Mark F Towns at 1165 Montgomery Dr to request Dr. Mark F Towns the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Mark F Towns |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5496836611 |
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
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
- Addiction Medicine
Experience
- Over 21 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. Mark F Towns attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1811183643
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 14, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 28, 2013
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 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. Mark F Towns
Medical Licenses
Dr. Mark F Towns has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 21 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| A100676 | California |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
| A100676 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Addiction Medicine
click for detail Addiction Medicine An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
| A100676 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Redding, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Redding, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Templeton, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Watertown, Wisconsin | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- St Jude Hospital Yorba Linda
| St Jude Hospital Yorba Linda | 734 |
Practice Locations
1165 Montgomery Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4801
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, May 19, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, October 28, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Mark F Towns [NPI: 1811183643]Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine