LESLIE L. TOWNSEND M.D. – NPI #1548226848
Pediatrics
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
LESLIE TOWNSEND is a physician located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548226848 to LESLIE TOWNSEND on April 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208000000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jan 12, 2010. 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 LESLIE TOWNSEND below.
NPI Profile for
LESLIE L. TOWNSEND
(more than 20 years ago)
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235-3261 Phone: (205) 856-4440 Fax: (205) 856-4445
Identifiers for LESLIE TOWNSEND
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS/ BLUE SHEILD | AL | 93602 |
| MEDICAID | AL | 009606630 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208000000X - Pediatrics (Primary) |
AL | 00012025 |
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.