Mark Townsend, MD
NPI 1497778351 · Psychiatry Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Townsend, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1497778351).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497778351
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U0673 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 30 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 29 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 17 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 14 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine Sulfatebrand: Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Er | 12 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2023-05-25
- Certified
- 2023-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Townsend's NPI number?
- Mark Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497778351, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Townsend's specialty?
- Mark Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Townsend located?
- Mark Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1601 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712-1765.
- What is Mark Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Townsend is (833) 882-2737.
- Does Mark Townsend accept Medicare?
- Mark Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Townsend's NPI (1497778351) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.