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Linsy Townsend, PA

Physician Assistant in Sun City West, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 in Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
313
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
76.1/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Linsy Townsend, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 313 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

76.1/100
MIPS score · -7 vs avg
313
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Linsy Townsend, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

76 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Linsy Townsend, PA sits

This provider among physician assistant peers

Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Linsy Townsend, PA writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Linsy Townsend, PA-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 16
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Linsy Townsend, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Linsy Townsend, PA?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2019

NPI 1023665916

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

313 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

76.1/100 7 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Physician Assistant - 2.7%Physician Assistant2.7%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Linsy Townsend, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 76.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.1%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 76.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Linsy Townsend, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 14502 W MEEKER BLVD, Sun City West, AZ, 85375, with a listed phone of (623) 524-4000. NPI 1023665916 was issued on 08/24/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Townsend most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 313 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 69.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

14502 W MEEKER BLVD
Sun City West, AZ 85375

Provider Details

NPI 1023665916
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/24/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.132
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
69.4336
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

313
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
314
Total Day Supply
2,697
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
56 (17.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
107

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 84, 75-84: 70, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Linsy Townsend, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
31
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
17
Methylprednisolone
17
Cephalexin
16
Doxycycline Hyclate
15
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
15
Cefdinir
14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14
Ondansetron Hcl
14
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How Linsy Townsend, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Linsy Townsend, PA's 313 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Townsend.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linsy Townsend, PA's specialty?
Linsy Townsend, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Sun City West, Arizona. Credentials: PA.
How much does Linsy Townsend, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Linsy Townsend, PA wrote 313 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
What is Linsy Townsend, PA's Medicare quality score?
Linsy Townsend, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.1/100 (Quality: 69.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Linsy Townsend, PA located?
Linsy Townsend, PA is located at 14502 W MEEKER BLVD, Sun City West, AZ, 85375. Phone: (623) 524-4000.
What is Linsy Townsend, PA's NPI number?
Linsy Townsend, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023665916, issued on 08/24/2019.
Does Linsy Townsend, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Linsy Townsend, PA had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.9%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Linsy Townsend, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linsy Townsend, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linsy Townsend, PA accept Medicare?
Linsy Townsend, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 313 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linsy Townsend, PA's credentials?
Linsy Townsend, PA's NPI is 1023665916 with credentials PA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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