Dr Dorothy L Mellon, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Shreveport, LA

Dr Dorothy L Mellon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice and her current practice location is 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 629-0000.

Dr Dorothy L Mellon is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 017167) 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 1780663872.

Contact Information

Dr Dorothy L Mellon, MD
1541 Kings Hwy,
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
(318) 629-0000
(318) 629-4833

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dorothy L Mellon
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience41 Years
Location1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Dorothy L Mellon attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780663872
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880612282
  • Enrollment ID: I20220428002657

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dorothy L Mellon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780663872NPI-NPPES
149971002MedicaidAR
149961001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 017167 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Lsu Health ShreveportShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice4082902721534

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. Dr Dorothy L Mellon allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

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. Dr Dorothy L Mellon 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
Dr Dorothy L Mellon, MD
1512 W Kirby Pl,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3822

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Dr Dorothy L Mellon, MD
1541 Kings Hwy,
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Ph: (318) 629-0000

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