Richard P Townsend, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Richardson, TX

Richard P Townsend, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Richardson, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Texas Health Physicians Group and his current practice location is 1001 Buckingham Rd Ste 110, Richardson, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 235-3804.

Richard P Townsend is licensed to practice in Texas (license number F0787) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1194752642.

Contact Information

Richard P Townsend, MD
1001 Buckingham Rd Ste 110,
Richardson, TX 75081-5850
(972) 235-3804
(972) 238-5637



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard P Townsend
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience53 Years
Location1001 Buckingham Rd Ste 110, Richardson, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard P Townsend graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194752642
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/12/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618970609
  • Enrollment ID: I20060811000235

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard P Townsend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194752642NPI-NPPES
182357701MedicaidTX
182357702MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine F0787 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Professional Home HealthAzle, TXHome health agency
Dfw Home HealthDallas, TXHome health agency
Methodist Richardson Medical CenterRichardson, TXHospital
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital DallasDallas, TXHospital
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center PlanoPlano, TXHospital
Medical City PlanoPlano, TXHospital
Medical City Dallas HospitalDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Health Physicians Group43855359541182

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameTexas Health Physicians Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174573596
PECOS PAC ID: 4385535954
Enrollment ID: O20040323000759

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard P Townsend is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard P Townsend, MD
1001 Buckingham Rd Ste 110,
Richardson, TX 75081-5850

Ph: (972) 235-3804
Richard P Townsend, MD
1001 Buckingham Rd Ste 110,
Richardson, TX 75081-5850

Ph: (972) 235-3804

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Dr. Linda Shelton Halbrook, MD
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Practice Location: 2520 N Central Expy, Suite 100, Richardson, TX 75080
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Charles Murray Kasbarian, M.D.
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