Melissa Gaither, RD, LD, CDE - Medicare Dietitian in Owensboro, KY

Melissa Gaither, RD, LD, CDE is a medicare enrolled "Dietitian, Registered" provider in Owensboro, Kentucky. She graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional. She is a member of the group practice Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 811 E Parrish Ave, Owensboro, Kentucky. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 691-8040.

Melissa Gaither is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 0786, 0083) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1497113955.

Contact Information

Melissa Gaither, RD, LD, CDE
811 E Parrish Ave,
Owensboro, KY 42303-3258
(270) 691-8040
(270) 691-8049

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Gaither
GenderFemale
SpecialityRegistered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional
Experience32 Years
Location811 E Parrish Ave, Owensboro, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa Gaither graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497113955
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/29/2016
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749585925
  • Enrollment ID: I20160225001872

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Gaither such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497113955NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
133V00000XDietitian, Registered 0786, 0083 (Kentucky)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc0648255034357

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melissa Gaither allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOwensboro Health Medical Group Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235518242
PECOS PAC ID: 0648255034
Enrollment ID: O20040621000818

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melissa Gaither is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa Gaither, RD, LD, CDE
811 E Parrish Ave,
Owensboro, KY 42303-3258

Ph: (270) 691-8040
Melissa Gaither, RD, LD, CDE
811 E Parrish Ave,
Owensboro, KY 42303-3258

Ph: (270) 691-8040

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