Melanie Townsend, MD
NPI 1922447952 · Otolaryngology Physician · Celebration, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Townsend, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Celebration, FL (NPI 1922447952).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922447952
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2013017876 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
255 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 85 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $118 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 40 | $111 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 36 | $148 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $83–$148 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 49 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 36 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 22 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 19 | 15 |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$722 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 401 E Chestnut St Unit 170Louisville, KY 40202-5701Phone: (502) 583-3687Fax: (502) 588-7840
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-24
- Last updated
- 2025-04-09
- Certified
- 2025-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Townsend's NPI number?
- Melanie Townsend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922447952, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Townsend's specialty?
- Melanie Townsend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Townsend located?
- Melanie Townsend's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 Celebration Pl Ste 305, Celebration, FL 34747-5436.
- What is Melanie Townsend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Townsend is (407) 303-4120.
- Does Melanie Townsend accept Medicare?
- Melanie Townsend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Townsend's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Townsend's NPI (1922447952) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.