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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Townsend, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Gregory Townsend, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Townsend completed his residency at Carilion Hlth Sys, Infectious Diseases; West Virginia Univ Hosps, Pediatrics. 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 (434) 982-1700.
Where did Dr. Townsend go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carilion Hlth Sys, Infectious Diseases; West Virginia Univ Hosps, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va
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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Townsend typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory 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 (434) 982-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Townsend in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?
Dr. Gregory Townsend's Primary Practice
1300 Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 982-1700
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 1194860445.
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. Gregory Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Townsend is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Gregory Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Uva University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Gregory Townsend accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Townsend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (434) 982-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Townsend?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (434) 982-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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