Dr Eric Joseph Melancon, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Morgan City, LA

Dr Eric Joseph Melancon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Morgan City, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 1122 8th St, Morgan City, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 384-7288.

Dr Eric Joseph Melancon is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 022313) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609955137.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Joseph Melancon, MD
1122 8th St,
Morgan City, LA 70380-1931
(985) 384-7288
(985) 384-7291

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Joseph Melancon
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience30 Years
Location1122 8th St, Morgan City, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eric Joseph Melancon attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609955137
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082770854
  • Enrollment ID: I20090303000092

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Joseph Melancon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609955137NPI-NPPES
1665860MedicaidLA
110142409OtherLARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 022313 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bayou Home CareMorgan city, LAHome health agency
Ochsner St MaryMorgan city, LAHospital
Thibodaux Regional Medical CenterThibodaux, LAHospital

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 Eric Joseph Melancon allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEric J Melancon M D Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215174420
PECOS PAC ID: 2163579467
Enrollment ID: O20090402000063

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 Eric Joseph Melancon 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 Eric Joseph Melancon, MD
1122 8th St,
Morgan City, LA 70380-1931

Ph: (985) 384-7288
Dr Eric Joseph Melancon, MD
1122 8th St,
Morgan City, LA 70380-1931

Ph: (985) 384-7288

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