Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Melanie E. Townsend

MD · Otolaryngology · Indiana University School Of Medicine
2600 WESTHALL LN
Maitland, FL 32751
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 13 Years Practicing
310
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
13
Years Practicing
3
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. Townsend

See which plans Dr. Townsend accepts

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. Townsend is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 32751, FL — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (407) 200-2700 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Townsend Does

Dr. Townsend served 310 Medicare patients across 401 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 74% below the average Otolaryngology in Florida (1,191 patients across 518 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)12092
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)11269
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)7253
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)3131
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)2626

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Townsend 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. Townsend is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Adventhealth Orlando

Orlando, FL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Louisville, KY
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

University Of Louisville Hospital

Louisville, KY
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 2600 WESTHALL LN, Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: (407) 200-2700

Area Safety Grade

B

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 77% 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

70.5889

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 32751, FL

If Dr. Townsend isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 32751, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Mitchell AustinOtolaryngology1392.2 mi
James S. AtkinsOtolaryngology1.7K2.3 mi
Rodrigo C. SilvaOtolaryngology2.3 mi
Martin CorstenOtolaryngology2.3 mi
Mathew BiskupOtolaryngology2.3 mi
Ilana YellinOtolaryngology2.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

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Melanie E. Townsend: Common Questions

Does Dr. Townsend accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Townsend is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Townsend depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 32751, FL →
Where is Dr. Townsend's office?
Dr. Townsend practices at 2600 WESTHALL LN, Maitland, FL 32751. Phone: (407) 200-2700.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Townsend accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (407) 200-2700 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 32751, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Townsend offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Townsend as offering telehealth. Call the office at (407) 200-2700 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Townsend?
Dr. Townsend graduated in 2013 and has been practicing for approximately 13 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Townsend treated 310 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Townsend 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 (407) 200-2700 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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