Dr Melanie Andene Edwards, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Ypsilanti, MI

Dr Melanie Andene Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Iha Health Services Corporation and her current practice location is 5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102, Ypsilanti, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (734) 712-5500.

Dr Melanie Andene Edwards is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301114086) 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 1023216777.

Contact Information

Dr Melanie Andene Edwards, MD
5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 712-5500
(734) 712-8209

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melanie Andene Edwards
GenderFemale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102, Ypsilanti, Michigan
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 Melanie Andene Edwards attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023216777
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820165863
  • Enrollment ID: I20180517000082

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melanie Andene Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023216777NPI-NPPES
08300274MedicaidMS
1199923MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD.202419 (Louisiana)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 4301114086 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Mercy HospitalAnn arbor, MIHospital
Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston HospitalHowell, MIHospital
St Joseph Mercy ChelseaChelsea, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iha Health Services Corporation2466351440945

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 Melanie Andene Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameIha Health Services Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457408965
PECOS PAC ID: 2466351440
Enrollment ID: O20040108000355

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 Melanie Andene Edwards 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 Melanie Andene Edwards, MD
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Lbby J2000,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484

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Dr Melanie Andene Edwards, MD
5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102,
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Ph: (734) 712-5500

Reviews and Comments


Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Ypsilanti, MI

Dr. Bobby Kipak Kong, M.D.
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Dr. Manak Sood, MD
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Dr. Andrew Lee Pruitt, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5325 Elliott Dr, Suite 102, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-712-5500    Fax: 734-712-8209
Mahmoud Farhat, PA-C
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5301 Mcauley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-712-3456    

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