Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout TOWNSEND
Based in Boston, MA, Daniel J Townsend, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Daniel graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1980.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend is an ophthalmology in Boston, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Townsend's address?
Dr. Townsend is listed at 175 CAMBRIDGE ST C/O PROOPTICAL, Boston, MA 02114. 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 (617) 267-7545. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend's National Provider Identifier is 1003800749. 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 Mayo Medical School, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Townsend have?
Dr. Townsend has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, 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 removal of growth of eyelid, insertion of probe into nasal tear duct and repair of tendon of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Townsend's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Townsend. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (617) 267-7545
- Email not available
Practice Locations
175 CAMBRIDGE ST C/O PROOPTICAL
Boston, MA 02114
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,385 services · 1,268 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
77 |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
45 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
45 |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
44 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
41 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
33 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
30 |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
23 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
20 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
20 |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mayo Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Mayo Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of growth of eyelid 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.