MURPHY F. TOWNSEND, III MD – NPI #1790862506
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

MURPHY TOWNSEND, III is an urologist located in MARIETTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790862506 to MURPHY TOWNSEND, III 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 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 10, 2019. 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 MURPHY TOWNSEND, III below.

NPI Profile for
MURPHY F. TOWNSEND, III

NPI Number
1790862506
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MURPHY F. TOWNSEND, III
Credentials
MD
Primary location
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 250
MARIETTA, GA 30060-1169
Phone: (770) 428-4475 Fax: (770) 426-1499
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)
GA 40577

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
55 WHITCHER ST NE STE 250,
MARIETTA, GA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MURPHY TOWNSEND, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER
      3950 AUSTELL RD
      AUSTELL, GA 30106
    • WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
      677 CHURCH STREET
      MARIETTA, GA 30060
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL
      2540 WINDY HILL ROAD
      MARIETTA, GA 30067

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