Doctor Profile

Mental Health · Psychiatry

Marla Michaels

MD · Psychiatry · Ohio State University College Of Medicine
137 HOSPITAL DR NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 48+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
48
Years Practicing
0
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. Michaels

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Michaels is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 32548, FL — the Psychiatry's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (850) 833-7500 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Michaels Does

Dr. MichaelsCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Michaels in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Michaels 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

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Dr. Michaels. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 137 HOSPITAL DR NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: (850) 833-7500

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% 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

87.4140

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

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Other Mental Health Doctors near 32548, FL

If Dr. Michaels isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest mental health doctors near 32548, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jerzy J. GrzebieluchPsychiatry144<1 mi
Zachary C. BayerClinical Psychologist4501.2 mi
Corissa L. BayerClinical Psychologist1.2 mi
D'lane MillerClinical Psychologist201.5 mi
Edward W. ChandlerClinical Psychologist121.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Marla Michaels: Common Questions

Does Dr. Michaels accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Michaels is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Michaels depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 32548, FL →
Where is Dr. Michaels's office?
Dr. Michaels practices at 137 HOSPITAL DR NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Phone: (850) 833-7500.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Michaels accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (850) 833-7500 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 32548, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Michaels offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Michaels is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Michaels?
Dr. Michaels graduated in 1978 and has been practicing for approximately 48 years.
How do I know if Dr. Michaels 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 (850) 833-7500 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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