DR. JOHN SUMMERFIELD TOWNSEND IV M.D.
NPI 1811948979
Family Medicine in Garland, TX
About Dr. John Summerfield Townsend Iv M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOHN SUMMERFIELD TOWNSEND IV M.D. (NPI 1811948979) is an individual family medicine provider in Garland, Texas, licensed in Texas (H7354) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. John Summerfield Townsend Iv M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
4Medicare enrollment records show John Townsend reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Dallas, TX 75254
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75254
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75254
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
Allen, TX 75013
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75042 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GARLAND, TX 75042
GARLAND, TX 75042
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 John Townsend's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Townsend is 1811948979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2006.
Where is John Townsend located?
John Townsend practices at 2301 Forest Ln Ste 100, Garland, TX 75042. The listed phone number is (972) 276-2225.
What is John Townsend's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is John Townsend enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Townsend is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for John Townsend's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Townsend reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: American Visiting Doctors LLC (Dallas, TX), Healthcare Liaison Services, LLC (Dallas, TX), Home Visiting Doctors Management LLC (Dallas, TX) and Specialty Infusion LLC (Allen, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Townsend's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Townsend accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list John 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 John Townsend was last updated on February 23, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.
# Dr. John Summerfield Townsend IV, M.D. · NPI 1811948979
Family Medicine physician in Garland, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 13, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1811948979 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 13, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** H7354 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2301 FOREST LN STE 100, Garland, TX 75042-7925
- **Phone:** (972) 276-2225 · **Fax:** (972) 276-2292
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 4 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): American Visiting Doctors LLC (NPI 1710268305, Dallas, TX); Healthcare Liaison Services, LLC (NPI 1881943116, Dallas, TX); Home Visiting Doctors Management LLC (NPI 1699076794, Dallas, TX); Specialty Infusion LLC (NPI 1750933230, Allen, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 23, 2016
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1811948979) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.