Physician Profile
Brent A. Townsend, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Townsend
Brent A. Townsend, M.D. practices radiology in Raleigh, NC. Brent is a 2003 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. Brent is also listed as specializing in diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Brent cared for 489 Medicare patients across 515 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (919) 787-8221
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3949 BROWNING PL
Raleigh, NC 27609
790 Church St NE Ste 400
Marietta, GA 30060
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Radiology (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Appendicitis
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Fatty liver disease
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Ovarian cysts
- Severe stomach pain
- Uterine fibroids
Bone Health
Brain & Spine
Breast
Cancer & Tumors
Chest & Lungs
- Persistent cough
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Digestive
Foot & Ankle
General
Head & Brain
- Chronic migraines
- Transient ischemic attack
Head & Face
Injuries
Joint & Muscle
Joints & Orthopedics
- Avascular necrosis of the hip
- Baker's Cyst
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn meniscus
Neck & Thyroid
Nerves & Neuropathy
Pelvic & Reproductive
Spine & Back
Vascular
- Aortic aneurysm
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Procedures & services
Biopsies
- Liver biopsy
- Lung Biopsy
Biopsy
Bone Health
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Diagnostic Scans
- Ankle MRI
- Bone Scan
- CT Scan With Contrast
- Hip MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
- Low-Dose Lung CT
- Neck CT Scan
- Open MRI
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Interventional Radiology
- Lumbar puncture
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- Vein ablation
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pain Relief Procedures
- Guided epidural injection
- Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
Specialized Imaging
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Soft tissue ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- X-ray
X-Rays
- Foot X-Ray
- Knee X-Ray
- Spine X-Ray
- Upper GI Series
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
515 services · 489 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
180 | As often as other peers in Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
81 | As often as other peers in Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
35 | |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
34 | |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
34 | |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
28 | As often as other peers in Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
21 | |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
18 | |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
16 | |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
15 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Raleigh 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brent A. Townsend?
Brent A. Townsend is a radiologist in Raleigh, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Brent A. Townsend's address?
Brent A. Townsend is listed at 3949 Browning Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Brent A. Townsend?
The number on file is (919) 787-8221. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Brent A. Townsend's NPI number?
Brent A. Townsend's National Provider Identifier is 1457565806. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brent A. Townsend train?
Brent A. Townsend attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Brent A. Townsend been practicing?
Brent A. Townsend has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brent A. Townsend perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brent A. Townsend performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Brent A. Townsend confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brent A. Townsend. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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