Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Frank M. Melvin

MD · Otolaryngology · University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
20 MEDICAL PARK DR
Marion, NC 28752
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
934
Medicare Patients / yr
10
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Melvin

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for North Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Melvin is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 28752, NC — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (828) 652-9620 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Melvin Does

Dr. Melvin served 934 Medicare patients across 1,131 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 40% above the average Otolaryngology in North Carolina (665 patients across 281 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)397282
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)192192
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)144115
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)137105
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)8080

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Melvin billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Melvin is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Hendersonville, NC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Asheville, NC
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Melvin practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Melvin offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 20 MEDICAL PARK DR, Marion, NC 28752
Phone: (828) 652-9620

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 94% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

31.8394

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 28752, NC

If Dr. Melvin isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 28752, NC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Stephen R. SealOtolaryngology965<1 mi
Theodore B. RheneyOtolaryngology1.0K<1 mi
Jason M. RobertsOtolaryngology770<1 mi
David B. MannOtolaryngology65920.7 mi
Edward B. JonesOtolaryngology1.0K23.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Melvin takes three steps:

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Frank M. Melvin: Common Questions

Does Dr. Melvin accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Melvin is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Melvin depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 28752, NC →
Where is Dr. Melvin's office?
Dr. Melvin practices at 20 MEDICAL PARK DR, Marion, NC 28752. Phone: (828) 652-9620.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Melvin accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (828) 652-9620 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 28752, NC to see available options.
Does Dr. Melvin offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Melvin as offering telehealth. Call the office at (828) 652-9620 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Melvin?
Dr. Melvin graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Melvin treated 934 Medicare patients across 10 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Melvin is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (828) 652-9620 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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