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Dr. Jacob Towns, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Towns, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Jacob Towns, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Towns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Towns’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Towns’s office at (317) 962-3886.

    What languages does Dr. Towns speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Towns typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Towns 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. Towns. 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Precordial pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Towns typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Towns may include:

    Please contact Dr. Towns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Towns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Towns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 962-3886 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Towns accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Towns in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Towns' office located?

    Dr. Jacob Towns' Primary Practice

    6565 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

    (317) 962-3886

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    Dr. Jacob Towns' Practice 2

    17400 St Lukes Way

    The Woodlands, TX 77384

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    Dr. Jacob Towns' Practice 3

    27560 Highway 290

    Cypress, TX 77433

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

    Dr. Towns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215296017.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Towns?

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

    What is Dr. Jacob Towns's specialty?

    Dr. Towns is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Jacob Towns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Towns is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Jacob Towns accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Jacob Towns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jacob Towns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Towns' office at (317) 962-3886 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Towns?

    Please contact Dr. Towns' office at (317) 962-3886 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Towns' office located?

    Dr. Towns' offices are located in Houston, TX, The Woodlands, TX, and Cypress, TX.