Quick answers
- Does Michael R. Towarnicky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael R. Towarnicky 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 Michael R. Towarnicky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 660 Original Medicare patients and 30,180 services for Michael R. Towarnicky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael R. Towarnicky's NPI number?
- 1740273242. 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 Michael R. Towarnicky, 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 | 660 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 30,180 |
| Different services or procedures | 216 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,543 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,260 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)1,023 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)978 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)812 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- COPD22%
Hospitals where Michael R. Towarnicky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael R. Towarnicky at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340131
- Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340042
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael R. Towarnicky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1001 Newman RdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 635‑6777
- 137 Medical LnPollocksville, NC 28573 (252) 633‑1010
- 201 Williamsburg PkwyJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 353‑4500
- 2604 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562
- 2636 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 636‑1919
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael R. Towarnicky as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinaeast Physicians208 clinicians in the group
- Craven County4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in New Bern
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Bern, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinaeast Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740273242 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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