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Endocrinology

Janelle M. Townes, MD

Works at hospitals in Pell City, AL · Birmingham, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Janelle M. Townes, MD is an endocrinologist at 150 Gilbreath Dr, Oneonta, AL 35121. Phone: (205) 274-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Janelle M. Townes had 271 Original Medicare patients and 10,049 services. NPI 1801076500. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 150 Gilbreath Dr, Oneonta, AL 35121 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (205) 274‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: St Vincent's St Clair, St. Vincent's East
  • Group practice: Vincentian Physician Services LLC
  • Medical school: Mercer University School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Janelle M. Townes, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Janelle M. Townes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Janelle M. Townes 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 Janelle M. Townes see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 10,049 services for Janelle M. Townes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Janelle M. Townes's NPI number?
1801076500. 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 Janelle M. Townes, 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 patients271
Services billed to Medicare10,049
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,100 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)453 services
  3. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)337 services
  4. Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)234 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)68 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 cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes70%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Chronic kidney disease49%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%

Hospitals where Janelle M. Townes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Janelle M. Townes 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.

  • St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
  • St. Vincent's EastBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010011

Practice locations

Addresses where Janelle M. Townes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Janelle M. Townes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Vincentian Physician Services LLC82 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Endocrinology doctors in Alabama →

Other endocrinologists in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Vincentian Physician Services LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMercer University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801076500
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians