Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Townsend, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Psychiatry Physician · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1497778351
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 Trinity St
Austin, TX 787121765
(833) 882-2737
Mailing address
1601 Trinity St Stop Z0200
Austin, TX 787121850

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 25, 2023
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #U0673 · Louisiana #020094

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497778351. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,203
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in Austin Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
103
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,469
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trazodone Hcl Generic 20 0 $331
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 17 0 $395
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 14 0 $157
Lamotrigine Generic 14 0 $219
Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 14 0 $231
Clonazepam Generic 13 0 $74
Alprazolam Generic 11 0 $61

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Mark Townsend's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Townsend practices Psychiatry Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Mark Townsend practice?
Dr. Mark Townsend practices at 1601 Trinity St, Austin, TX 787121765. Office phone: 8338822737.
What is Dr. Mark Townsend's NPI?
Dr. Mark Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497778351, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Townsend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Townsend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.