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Dr. Angela Townsend, MD

Waterloo, IA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Townsend, Pediatrician in Waterloo, IA?

    Dr. Angela Townsend, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Waterloo, IA. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Townsend graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed her residency at Hurley Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Townsend is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Townsend’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Townsend’s office at (319) 272-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Townsend?

    Dr. Angela Townsend, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Townsend empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Waterloo/IA community, Dr. Townsend is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Townsend go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Hurley Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas

    Is Dr. Townsend board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Angela Townsend, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Townsend speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Townsend treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Bronchopneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung infection
    • Bronchial pneumonia
    • Lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J180: Bronchopneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other types of warts
    • Warts
    • Different kinds of warts
    • Various warts
    • Uncommon warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B078: Other viral warts

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Allergic otitis media
    • Middle ear allergy
    • Fluid from ear allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65113: Acute and subacute allergic otitis media (mucoid) (sanguinous) (serous), bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Behavioral Changes
    • Mental Disorder
    • Changes in behavior
    • Unusual appearance
    • Behavioral symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does Dr. Townsend perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Townsend performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Townsend accept my insurance?

    Dr. Townsend accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 272-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Townsend accept in Waterloo, IA?

    Dr. Townsend in Waterloo, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • MedImpact

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • State of Iowa

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Townsend's office located?

    Dr. Angela Townsend's Primary Practice

    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 510

    Waterloo, IA 50702

    (319) 272-5000

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    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 1508846007.

    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. Angela Townsend's specialty?

    Dr. Townsend is a Pediatrician near Waterloo, IA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Townsend to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Angela Townsend affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Townsend is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

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    Is Angela Townsend accepting new patients in Waterloo, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Angela Townsend is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Angela Townsend offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (319) 272-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Angela Townsend?

    Please contact Dr. Townsend's office at (319) 272-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Angela Townsend have?

    Dr. Angela Townsend is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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