Dr Michael Hugh Townsend, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in South Burlington, VT

Dr Michael Hugh Townsend, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in South Burlington, Vermont. He went to Life Chiropractic College - West and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 1480 Williston Rd, South Burlington, Vermont. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 657-3000.

Dr Michael Hugh Townsend is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 006-0001091) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1558432559.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Hugh Townsend, DC
1480 Williston Rd,
South Burlington, VT 05403-6422
(802) 657-3000
(802) 657-3430

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Hugh Townsend
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience23 Years
Location1480 Williston Rd, South Burlington, Vermont
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael Hugh Townsend attended and graduated from Life Chiropractic College - West in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558432559
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870660319
  • Enrollment ID: I20080924000570

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Hugh Townsend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558432559NPI-NPPES
1008309MedicaidVT
56760OtherVTCIGNA
VT1091OtherVTLANDMARK MVP
58354OtherVTBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 006-0001091 (Vermont)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael Hugh Townsend allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameChiropractic First Plc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972778850
PECOS PAC ID: 9436226974
Enrollment ID: O20080924000550

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael Hugh Townsend is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Hugh Townsend, DC
1480 Williston Rd,
South Burlington, VT 05403-6422

Ph: (802) 657-3000
Dr Michael Hugh Townsend, DC
1480 Williston Rd,
South Burlington, VT 05403-6422

Ph: (802) 657-3000

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