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Dr. Gregory Towne, MD

Anesthesiologist

Providence, RI

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Towne, Anesthesiologist in Providence, RI?

    Dr. Gregory Towne, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Towne graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Hartford Hosp, Anesthesiology; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Towne is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Towne’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Towne’s office at (401) 444-4000.

    Where did Dr. Towne go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Hartford Hosp, Anesthesiology; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    Is Dr. Towne board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Towne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Towne speak?

    Dr. Towne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Towne typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Towne diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Towne. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Towne typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Towne performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Towne. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
    • Extracapsular cataract extraction
    • Phacoemulsification
    • IOL implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation

    Does Dr. Towne accept my insurance?

    Dr. Towne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Towne accept in Providence, RI?

    Dr. Towne in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

    • Point32Health

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    Where is Dr. Towne's office located?

    Davol 129

    593 Eddy St

    Providence, RI 02903

    (401) 444-4000

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    What is Dr. Towne's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Towne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427015338.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Towne?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Towne

    What is Dr. Gregory Towne's specialty?

    Dr. Towne is an Anesthesiologist near Providence, RI.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Gregory Towne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Towne is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Gregory Towne accepting new patients in Providence, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Towne is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Towne offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Towne's office at (401) 444-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Towne?

    Please contact Dr. Towne's office at (401) 444-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Towne's office located?

    Dr. Towne's office is located in Providence, RI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Towne have?

    Dr. Gregory Towne is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Internal Medicine.