Quick answers
- Does Melissa F. Townsend accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa F. Townsend accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Melissa F. Townsend's NPI number?
- 1922450741. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melissa F. Townsend works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa F. Townsend at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Saint Anthony Medical CenterRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140233
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa F. Townsend is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5979 Nebeshone LnRockford, IL 61103
- 6131 Park Ridge RdLoves Park, IL 61111 (815) 633‑6810
- 811 W 2nd StByron, IL 61010 (815) 234‑2511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa F. Townsend as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Applebaum Physiatry PLLC128 clinicians in the group
- Jet Healthcare LLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Rockford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Applebaum Physiatry PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922450741 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians