MARK HAROLD TOWNSEND MD
NPI 1497778351
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Austin, TX

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
1601 TRINITY ST, AUSTIN, TX 78712(833) 882-2737 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Mark Harold Townsend Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MARK HAROLD TOWNSEND MD (NPI 1497778351) is an individual psychiatry provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (U0673) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497778351
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMARK HAROLD TOWNSENDCredential: MD
Location Address1601 TRINITY STAustin, TX 78712-1765
Mailing Address1601 Trinity St Stop Z0200Austin, TX 78712-1850
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2023
NPI 1497778351 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in TX · U0673 Licensed in LA · 020094
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1601 TRINITY ST, Austin, TX 78712

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mark Harold Townsend Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244423408
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221121000069, I20251209003775, I20251215000842, I20260107003497
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78712 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$174.00 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $43.50 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.85
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.55

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Social Worker (Clinical)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1601 TRINITY ST, SUITE 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Social Worker (Clinical)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1601 TRINITY ST
AUSTIN, TX 78712

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mark Townsend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Townsend is 1497778351. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Mark Townsend located?

Mark Townsend practices at 1601 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712. The listed phone number is (833) 882-2737.

What is Mark Townsend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Mark Townsend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Townsend is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Mark Townsend accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Mark Townsend as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Townsend was last updated on May 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.