Summary

Dr. Richard Townsend specializes in family medicine and brings 55 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Townsend is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient community.

Dr. Townsend practices in Richardson, Texas, and focuses on managing conditions like chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, and blood lipid disorders. They regularly performs essential diagnostic tests including complete blood counts, thyroid function assessments, and general blood work to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Townsend an average rating of 4.5 stars for their care.

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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. Pannaben Hajabhai Nangha, MDKatrina Riley, FNPDr. Daniela Gamboa, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.4 
55 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Richardson , TXGrand Prairie , TXDallas , TXIrving , TX
Med School: Univ Of Toronto Fac Of Med Med School: M P Shah Government Medical College Med School: Universidad del Valle - Bolivia
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Richard Townsend's office located?
Dr. Richard Townsend's office is located at 1001 East Buckingham Rd Suite 110, Richardson, TX, 75081.
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Does Dr. Richard Townsend accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Richard Townsend speak?
Dr. Richard Townsend speaks English and Spanish.

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