Peter F Townsend, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Wilmington, DE

Peter F Townsend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Wilmington, Delaware. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Regional Orthopaedic Associates Pa and his current practice location is 1941 Limestone Rd, Ste 101, Wilmington, Delaware. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (302) 633-3555.

Peter F Townsend is licensed to practice in Delaware (license number C10003482) 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 1518908227.

Contact Information

Peter F Townsend, MD
1941 Limestone Rd, Ste 101,
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 633-3555
(302) 633-3559

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Physician's Profile

Full NamePeter F Townsend
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience40 Years
Location1941 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, Delaware
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:
  • Peter F Townsend attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518908227
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244386514
  • Enrollment ID: I20100713000549

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Peter F Townsend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518908227NPI-NPPES
0007475380MedicaidDE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery C10003482 (Delaware)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christiana HospitalNewark, DEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regional Orthopaedic Associates Pa488068148547

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. Peter F Townsend allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegional Orthopaedic Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194735779
PECOS PAC ID: 4880681485
Enrollment ID: O20050124001050

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. Peter F 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
Peter F Townsend, MD
1941 Limestone Rd, Ste 101,
Wilmington, DE 19808

Ph: (302) 633-3555
Peter F Townsend, MD
1941 Limestone Rd, Ste 101,
Wilmington, DE 19808

Ph: (302) 633-3555

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Wilmington, DE

Dr. Patrick Joseph Ward Iii, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1941 Limestone Rd Ste 101, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: 302-655-9494    Fax: 302-691-1478
Dr. Peter G. Gabos, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: A.i. Dupont Hospital For Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-651-4000    Fax: 302-651-4945
Dr. Kirk W. Dabney, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: A.i. Dupont Hospital For Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-651-4000    Fax: 302-651-4945
Dr. Richard W. Kruse, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: A.i. Dupont Hospital For Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-651-4000    Fax: 302-651-4945
Richard T D'alonzo, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7th And Clayton Streets, Suite 600 Medical Services Bldg, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: 302-655-9495    Fax: 302-351-4896
Patrick Thornley, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-551-0647    
Dr. Jennifer M Ty, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: 302-651-5723    Fax: 302-651-4945

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