Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Murphy Townsend, MD
Urology Physician · Marietta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Townsend
Dr. Murphy Townsend is an urology physician in Marietta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Townsend performed 1,906 Medicare services across 1,607 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Townsend received a total of $4,808 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 134 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Townsend is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 45% volume in GA
$4,808 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,906
Medicare services
Top 45% in GA for urology physician
1,607
Unique beneficiaries
$48
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~100 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
420 | $90 | $281 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
362 | $3 | $16 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
321 | $8 | $67 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
160 | $2 | $12 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
131 | $59 | $634 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
124 | $63 | $197 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
69 | $119 | $374 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
42 | $53 | $255 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
36 | $14 | $49 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
25 | $73 | $248 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
24 | $6 | $195 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
22 | $83 | $296 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
21 | $27 | $458 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
20 | $104 | $694 |
| Other procedure on male genital system A surgical or medical intervention performed on the male genital organs that does not fall under other specific categories. |
20 | $149 | $683 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $115 | $378 |
| Prostate tissue destruction using radiofrequency heated water vapor A procedure that destroys prostate tissue by using radiofrequency energy to heat water vapor. This method is applied to treat the prostate gland. |
18 | $307 | $4,649 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
18 | $24 | $79 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
15 | $77 | $281 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
15 | $30 | $169 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
12 | $358 | $2,129 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
11 | $20 | $97 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.6% high complexity
22.8% medium
76.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,808
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $687/year across 7 years
Top 47% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
134
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,723 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$85 (1.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$737
2023
$735
2022
$1,201
2021
$404
2020
$320
2019
$507
2018
$905
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Teleflex LLC
$423
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$149
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
COLOPLAST CORP
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 81.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$987
Boston Scientific Corporation
$921
Teleflex LLC
$497
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$361
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$250
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$188
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$169
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$145
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$139
Olympus America Inc.
$134
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$117
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$100
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$99
NeoTract Inc.
$95
PFIZER INC.
$92
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$85
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$69
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$47
Ambu Inc.
$31
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$29
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$25
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$22
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$21
COLOPLAST CORP
$21
Photocure Inc
$21
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
ABBVIE INC.
$13
Retrophin, Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 50.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Axumin · Cysview · ERLEADA · Erleada · FLEXIVA · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL FEMALE SUI · GREENLIGHT · GreenLight XPS · IMVEXXY · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE · LUPRON DEPOT · LithoVue · Luja Coude · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PROVENGE · REZUM · Rezum Generator · SOLYX · SPACEOAR · Sonablate · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Thiola · UROLIFT · UroCuff · UroLift · VESICARE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xpeeda DSL Fiber · Xtandi · iTIND System · rezum Generator
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
142
Per 100K population
18.5
County median income
$98,712
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Townsend is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Townsend experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Townsend performed 420 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Townsend receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Townsend received a total of $4,808 from 33 companies across 134 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Townsend's costs compare to other urology physicians in Marietta?
Dr. Townsend's average Medicare payment per service is $48. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Townsend) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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