DR. MELANIE TOWE DMD
NPI 1821222696
Dentist - Periodontics in Frederick, MD
About Dr. Melanie Towe Dmd NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELANIE TOWE DMD (NPI 1821222696) is an individual periodontics provider in Frederick, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (14439) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Melanie Towe Dmd is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Towe reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Frederick, MD 21703
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Melanie Towe's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melanie Towe is 1821222696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2009.
Where is Melanie Towe located?
Melanie Towe practices at 607 W 2nd St, Frederick, MD 21701. The listed phone number is (240) 651-5478.
What is Melanie Towe's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Periodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0300X.
Is Melanie Towe enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melanie Towe is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organization bills Medicare for Melanie Towe's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Towe reassigns Medicare benefits to Melanie Towe PA (Frederick, MD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melanie Towe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Melanie Towe accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 6 other insurers list Melanie Towe as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melanie Towe was last updated on October 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Melanie Towe, DMD · NPI 1821222696
Periodontics provider in Frederick, Maryland. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 8, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1821222696 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 8, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Dentist - Periodontics · taxonomy 1223P0300X
- **State license:** 14439 (Maryland)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 607 W 2ND ST, Frederick, MD 21701-4830
- **Phone:** (240) 651-5478
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Bills Medicare through:** Melanie Towe PA (NPI 1609735117, Frederick, MD), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2006
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 19, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1821222696) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.