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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Townsend, Infectious Disease Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Jennifer Townsend, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Townsend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Townsend’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Townsend’s office at (410) 321-8580.
What languages does Dr. Townsend speak?
Dr. Townsend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Townsend typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Townsend typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Townsend may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Townsend accept my insurance?
Dr. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 321-8580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Townsend in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Townsend's Primary Practice
5171 S Cottonwood St
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(410) 321-8580
What is Dr. Townsend's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225270895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Townsend?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Townsend
What is Dr. Jennifer Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Townsend is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Alta View Hospital, Riverton Hospital, Utah Valley Hospital, Park City Hospital, Logan Regional 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Townsend accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Townsend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (410) 321-8580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Townsend?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (410) 321-8580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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