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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Townsend, Hospitalist in Texarkana, TX?
Dr. Monica Townsend is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Texarkana, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 (903) 614-3000.
Is Dr. Townsend board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Monica Townsend is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
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 Hospitalist like Dr. Townsend typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Townsend typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Monica Townsend may include:
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 (903) 614-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in Texarkana, TX?
Dr. Townsend in Texarkana, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Christus Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?
Dr. Monica Townsend's Primary Practice
5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 614-3000
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 1104029453.
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. Monica Townsend's specialty?
Dr. Townsend is a Hospitalist near Texarkana, TX.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Monica Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Townsend is affiliated with Christus St. Michael Health System, Chi St. Vincent Infirmary 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Monica Townsend accepting new patients in Texarkana, TX?
Yes, Dr. Monica Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Monica Townsend offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (903) 614-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Monica Townsend?
Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (903) 614-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Monica Townsend have?
Dr. Monica Townsend is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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