Mr Richard E Townsend, MD - Obstetrics & Gynecology in Lancaster, SC

Mr Richard E Townsend, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology physician based in Lancaster, South Carolina. Mr Richard E Townsend is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 12398) and his current practice location is 834 West Meeting Street, Suite B, Lancaster, South Carolina. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 286-4405.

NPI number for Mr Richard E Townsend is 1144213919 and his current mailing address is 834 West Meeting Street, Suite B, Lancaster, South Carolina. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1144213919.

Contact Information

Mr Richard E Townsend, MD
834 West Meeting Street, Suite B,
Lancaster, SC 29720-6261
(803) 286-4405
(803) 286-8487

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Richard E Townsend
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location834 West Meeting Street, Lancaster, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144213919
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/06/2012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Richard E Townsend such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144213919NPI-NPPES
GP2348MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 12398 (South Carolina)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Richard E Townsend is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Richard E Townsend, MD
834 West Meeting Street, Suite B,
Lancaster, SC 29720-6261

Ph: (803) 286-4405
Mr Richard E Townsend, MD
834 West Meeting Street, Suite B,
Lancaster, SC 29720-6261

Ph: (803) 286-4405

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Dr. Douglas L. Tiedt, MD
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Practice Location: 1370 W Meeting St, Lancaster, SC 29720
Phone: 803-286-6997    Fax: 803-283-3999

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