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- 8044 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757
About Dr. Townsend
Based in Austin, TX, Bryan L. Townsend, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Bryan graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1992. Bryan is also listed as specializing in mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Bryan provided 3,850 services to 2,255 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks. NPI 1174508147 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (512) 459-1269
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8044 SHOAL CREEK BLVD
Austin, TX 78757
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,850 services · 2,255 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,023 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
386 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
273 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
243 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
166 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
139 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
127 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
111 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
88 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
75 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Townsend's address?
Dr. Townsend is listed at 8044 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Townsend?
The number on file is (512) 459-1269. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend's National Provider Identifier is 1174508147. 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 Dr. Townsend train?
Dr. Townsend attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Townsend have?
Dr. Townsend has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Townsend perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Townsend performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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