Dr. Jacob C. Townsend
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 17 years
- Graduated from: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2004
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1003932955
Dr. Jacob C. Townsend MD
Cardiologist
He is located at 100 Pilot Medical Drive Suite 300 in Birmingham, AL 35235. Can help patients with the following: Birth Defects, Hyperlipidemia, Mitral Valve Stenosis, Pericardial Tamponade, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003932955. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 856-2284. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.birminghamheart.com. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend, being an cardiologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Jacob C. Townsend.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Aortic Stenosis
- Arrhythmia
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Birth Defects
- Blood Clots
- Bradycardia
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Edema
- Endocarditis
- Fainting
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Mitral Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocarditis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Pacemaker
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pericardial Tamponade
- Pericarditis
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Jacob C. Townsend
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Jacob C. Townsend as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Jacob C. Townsend is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Jacob C. Townsend is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology (also registered under: Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology), Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Birmingham Heart Clinic, Pllc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Endologix | $28267 |
| Medtronic | $7615 |
| Bard Peripheral Vascular | $6368 |
Other
| Consulting | $32213 |
| Travel and Lodging | $12327 |
| Food and Beverage | $10203 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $3000 |
| Other | $2000 |
Studies
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2004Other ways to reach out
- Website: http://www.birminghamheart.com
Affiliated practices
Looking for more Cardiologists?
There are 6 other cardiologists in this region.
- Gender: Male
- Address: #300 100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham, 35235, AL
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 300 100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham, 35235, AL
- Gender: Male
- Address: #300 100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham, 35235, AL
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 300 100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham, 35235, AL
- Gender: Male
- Address: Suite 200 5890 Valley Road Birmingham, 35235, AL
- Gender: Male
- Address: #300 100 Pilot Medical Drive Birmingham, 35235, AL
Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend is affiliated with ST. VINCENT'S EAST. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend?
Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend's office is located at 100 Pilot Medical Drive Suite 300 in Birmingham, AL 35235.
What conditions does Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend treat?
Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend provides treatment for Birth Defects, Hyperlipidemia, Mitral Valve Stenosis, Pericardial Tamponade, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend accept insurance?
Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend is listed in-network for 22 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Jacob Cross Townsend is affiliated with Alabama Cardiovascular Group. For the full list of practices see this list.