BRIAN D. TOWELL M.D. – NPI #1265420608
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

BRIAN TOWELL is a pathologist located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265420608 to BRIAN TOWELL on October 10, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Jan 23, 2008. 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 BRIAN TOWELL below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN D. TOWELL

NPI Number
1265420608
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN D. TOWELL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9600 DATAPOINT DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229-2028
Phone: (210) 892-3750 Fax: (210) 617-4692
Mailing address
9115 CROSS MOUNTAIN TRL
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78255-2017
Phone: (210) 689-0859 Fax: (210) 617-4692
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BRIAN TOWELL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE00RM40
MEDICAIDTX12799105
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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)
TX G5699

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 1983
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRIAN TOWELL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FORT DUNCAN MEDICAL CENTER
      3333 N FOSTER MALDONADO BLVD
      EAGLE PASS, TX 78852
    • FOUNDATION SURGICAL HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIO
      9522 HUEBNER ROAD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78240
    • PETERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      551 HILL COUNTRY DRIVE
      KERRVILLE, TX 78028
    • VAL VERDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      801 BEDELL AVE
      DEL RIO, TX 78840

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