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- 774 Christiana Rd, Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713
About Dr. Townsend
Based in Newark, DE, John Townsend, MD is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. John graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1984. Medicare claims data shows John provided 361 services to 313 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional. NPI 1982656245 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
- (302) 731-3017
- Email not available
Practice Locations
774 CHRISTIANA RD SUITE 201
Newark, DE 19713
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
361 services · 313 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 95720 |
70 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
63 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 2-12 hours with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 95718 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
113 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
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 neurologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Newark 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 3
Providers in DE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Townsend is a neurologist in Newark, DE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend is listed at 774 Christiana Rd Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Townsend?
The number on file is (302) 731-3017. 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 1982656245. 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
What is Dr. Townsend's medical education?
Dr. Townsend attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Townsend have?
Dr. Townsend has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Townsend known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Townsend provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity with video , 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional and measurement of brain wave activity , awake and drowsy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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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