Dr Lois M Townshend, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Plymouth, MA

Dr Lois M Townshend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Plymouth, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Associated Eye Surgeons and her current practice location is 45 Resnik Rd, Suite 301, Plymouth, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 747-4748.

Dr Lois M Townshend is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 073096) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1356450456.

Contact Information

Dr Lois M Townshend, MD
45 Resnik Rd, Suite 301,
Plymouth, MA 02360-4844
(508) 747-4748
(508) 747-0124

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lois M Townshend
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location45 Resnik Rd, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lois M Townshend graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356450456
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/30/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002879095
  • Enrollment ID: I20050405000815

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lois M Townshend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356450456NPI-NPPES
3065987MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 073096 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Eye Surgeons70129824324

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 Lois M Townshend allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Eye Surgeons
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659338770
PECOS PAC ID: 7012982432
Enrollment ID: O20040921000542

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 Lois M Townshend 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 Lois M Townshend, MD
45 Resnik Rd, Suite 301,
Plymouth, MA 02360-4844

Ph: (508) 747-4748
Dr Lois M Townshend, MD
45 Resnik Rd, Suite 301,
Plymouth, MA 02360-4844

Ph: (508) 747-4748

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