Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Don C. Coonce

MD · Otolaryngology · University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 39+ Years Practicing
871
Medicare Patients / yr
10
Procedures Billed
39
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. Coonce

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Missouri, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Coonce is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 63703, IL — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Coonce Does

Dr. Coonce served 871 Medicare patients across 1,124 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 66% above the average Otolaryngology in Missouri (523 patients across 135 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)314225
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (99203)189189
Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)183123
Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)159115
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)11492

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

Mercy Hospital Southeast

Cape Girardeau, MO
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Saint Francis Medical Center

Cape Girardeau, MO
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

20 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

19.2963

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 63703, IL

If Dr. Coonce isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 63703, IL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Marc A. SachsOtolaryngology4611.7 mi
Adam S. MorganOtolaryngology5971.7 mi
William A. Logan, IiiOtolaryngology643112.6 mi
Sara M. WingOtolaryngology378112.6 mi
Matthew J. TaylorOtolaryngology647145.6 mi

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How to Use This Information

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

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 63703, IL →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Coonce's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Don C. Coonce: Common Questions

Does Dr. Coonce accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Coonce is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Coonce depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 63703, IL →
Where is Dr. Coonce's office?
Dr. Coonce practices at 150 S MOUNT AUBURN RD, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Coonce accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 63703, IL to see available options.
Does Dr. Coonce offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Coonce as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Coonce?
Dr. Coonce graduated in 1987 and has been practicing for approximately 39 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Coonce treated 871 Medicare patients across 10 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Coonce 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 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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