Quick answers
- Does Carolyn M. Towns accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn M. Towns accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carolyn M. Towns see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 694 services for Carolyn M. Towns. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carolyn M. Towns's NPI number?
- 1629089511. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carolyn M. Towns, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 694 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)126 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)61 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)50 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)46 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)45 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety30%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carolyn M. Towns is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11915 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902 (301) 942‑4505
- 12111 Darnestown RdGaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 926‑3095
- 18045 Georgia AveOlney, MD 20832 (301) 774‑8026
- 19777 Frederick RdGermantown, MD 20876 (240) 388‑9314
- 201 Shorebird St, Suite BFrederick, MD 21701 (240) 422‑8112
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn M. Towns as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MedStar Urgent Care LLC300 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Wheaton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wheaton, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MedStar Urgent Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629089511 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians