Summary

Dr. Richard Townsend specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. They earned their medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and have been practicing for 55 years, building extensive expertise in treating families throughout their careers. Dr. Townsend is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Townsend practices in Richardson, Texas, and focuses on managing chronic conditions like kidney disease and high cholesterol in children and teens. They regularly perform blood tests and thyroid hormone evaluations to monitor patient health. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 55 years of experience
  • 97 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med
  • 71 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Dr. Richard Townsend

1001 East Buckingham Rd Suite 110Richardson, TX 75081
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard TownsendDr. Koteshwara Nadipalli, MDStephanie Weatherby, MSN, APRN, FNP-CDr. Ferdinand Akoko, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
55 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Richardson , TXThe Colony , TXDallas , TXPlano , TX
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: Andhra Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Townsend

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - HMO-POS
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - POS
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aflac
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • Care N' Care
  • Care N' Care - HMO
  • Care N' Care - Medicare
  • Care N' Care - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • EMI Health
  • Galaxy Health
  • Galaxy Health - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Federal Employees Program
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - HMO
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Townsend has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Townsend has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Univ Of Toronto Fac Of MedGraduated in 1971

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