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- 55 Whitcher St Ne Ste 250, Marietta, GA 30060
About Dr. Townsend
Murphy F. Townsend, MD practices urology in Marietta, GA. According to Medicare claims data, Murphy cared for 1,362 Medicare patients across 1,609 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790862506.
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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
- (770) 428-4475
- Email not available
Practice Locations
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 250
Marietta, GA 30060
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,609 services · 1,362 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
315 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
79 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
26 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
21 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Other procedure on male genital system | Procedure | 55899 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
18 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
35 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
17 | As often as other peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 2
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 — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Other urologists in Marietta 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend is an urologist in Marietta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Townsend's address?
Dr. Townsend is listed at 55 Whitcher St Ne Ste 250, Marietta, GA 30060. 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 (770) 428-4475. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Townsend's NPI number?
Dr. Townsend's National Provider Identifier is 1790862506. 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
How long has Dr. Townsend been practicing?
Dr. Townsend has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Townsend perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Townsend performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and electronic assessment of bladder emptying; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and x-ray of abdomen, 1 view, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Townsend confirmed this information?
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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