DALE TOWNSEND MD – NPI #1720166572
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

DALE TOWNSEND is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SAN LEANDRO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720166572 to DALE TOWNSEND on November 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Apr 30, 2014. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for DALE TOWNSEND below.

NPI Profile for
DALE TOWNSEND

NPI Number
1720166572
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DALE TOWNSEND
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2500 MERCED STREET
4TH FLOOR - ORTHOPEDICS
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 454-7300 Fax: (510) 454-7269
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DALE TOWNSEND

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G467700
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
CA G46770

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