Dr. Mark F Towns

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Mark F Towns, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Templeton, 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, Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento, Shasta Regional Medical Center, St Joseph Hospital. Dr. Mark F Towns also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Inpatient Services Of California, A Medical Corporation. Dr. Mark F Towns accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 434-3500 to request Dr. Mark F Towns the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1100 Las Tablas Rd
Templeton, CA 93465-9704

Phone 1: (805) 434-3500
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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)
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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. 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

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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. Mark F Towns

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Mark F Towns has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 21 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    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.
  • Internal Medicine / Addiction Medicine
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    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Inpatient Services Of California, A Medical Corporation


Practice Locations

1100 Las Tablas Rd
Templeton, CA 93465-9704
Phone: (805) 434-3500
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, November 3, 2017, 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 Update Data guide.

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