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- 175 Cambridge St, C/O Prooptical, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. 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. Medicare claims data shows Daniel provided 3,385 services to 1,268 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of content of eyes. NPI 1003800749 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
- (617) 267-7545
- Email not available
Practice Locations
175 CAMBRIDGE ST C/O PROOPTICAL
Boston, MA 02114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,385 services · 1,268 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
77 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
45 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
44 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
41 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
33 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
30 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
23 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
20 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
20 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors 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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Daniel J. Townsend?
Daniel J. Townsend is an eye doctor in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Daniel J. Townsend's address?
Daniel J. 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 Daniel J. Townsend?
The number on file is (617) 267-7545. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Daniel J. Townsend?
Daniel J. 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 Daniel J. Townsend train?
Daniel J. Townsend attended Mayo Medical School, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Daniel J. Townsend have?
Daniel J. 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 Daniel J. Townsend perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Daniel J. 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.
Medicare claims
Is Daniel J. Townsend's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Daniel J. Townsend. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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