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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Townsend, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Lathrup Village, MI?
Dr. Tamber Townsend is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Lathrup Village, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Townsend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Townsend’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Townsend’s office at (248) 677-2410.
What languages does Dr. Townsend speak?
Dr. Townsend and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Townsend typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Methylmalonic Acidemia
- Metabolic Disorder
- Methylmalonic acidemia
- MMA
- Methylmalonic Aciduria
- Methylmalonic Acidopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E71120: Methylmalonic acidemia
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Townsend typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Tamber Townsend may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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 (248) 677-2410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in Lathrup Village, MI?
Dr. Townsend in Lathrup Village, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?
Dr. Tamber Townsend's Primary Practice
18211 W 12 Mile Rd
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
(248) 677-2410
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 1457890618.
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. Tamber Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Townsend is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Lathrup Village, MI.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Tamber Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tamber Townsend accepting new patients in Lathrup Village, MI?
Yes, Dr. Tamber Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tamber Townsend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (248) 677-2410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tamber Townsend?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (248) 677-2410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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