Dr Justin Howard Townsend, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Miami, FL

Dr Justin Howard Townsend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Miami, Florida. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Miami and his current practice location is 900 Nw 17th St, Miami, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (305) 326-6000.

Dr Justin Howard Townsend is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME116091) 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 1922299114.

Contact Information

Dr Justin Howard Townsend, MD
900 Nw 17th St,
Miami, FL 33136-1119
(305) 326-6000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Justin Howard Townsend
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience17 Years
Location900 Nw 17th St, Miami, Florida
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 Justin Howard Townsend attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922299114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658559091
  • Enrollment ID: I20130918000746

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Justin Howard Townsend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922299114NPI-NPPES
4695895762OtherMYUTMB 4695895762

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology TRN12955 (Florida)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology ME116091 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Miami32747951091820

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 Justin Howard Townsend allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Miami
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013967827
PECOS PAC ID: 3274795109
Enrollment ID: O20200406001006

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 Justin Howard 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 Justin Howard Townsend, MD
900 Nw 17th St,
Miami, FL 33136-1119

Ph: (305) 326-6000
Dr Justin Howard Townsend, MD
900 Nw 17th St,
Miami, FL 33136-1119

Ph: (305) 326-6000

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