Dr Melissa A Wood-katz, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in St Simons Island, GA

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Dr Melissa A Wood-katz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in St Simons Island, Georgia. She went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. She is a member of the group practice University Of Arkansas and her current practice location is 7000 Wellness Way Ste 7230, St Simons Island, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 634-2795.

Dr Melissa A Wood-katz is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E-6154) 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 1023040581.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa A Wood-katz, MD
7000 Wellness Way Ste 7230,
St Simons Island, GA 31522-2286
(912) 634-2795
(912) 638-5636

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa A Wood-katz
GenderFemale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience22 Years
Location7000 Wellness Way Ste 7230, St Simons Island, Georgia
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 Melissa A Wood-katz attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023040581
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153351358
  • Enrollment ID: I20120503000399

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa A Wood-katz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023040581NPI-NPPES
333473715BMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics 074624 (Georgia)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics E-6154 (Arkansas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Arkansas40825289551098

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 Melissa A Wood-katz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588654016
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20031219000706
Entity NameUniversity Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346230968
PECOS PAC ID: 4082528955
Enrollment ID: O20040115000431
Entity NameArkansas Childrens Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598773079
PECOS PAC ID: 2769477744
Enrollment ID: O20040419000796

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 Melissa A Wood-katz 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 Melissa A Wood-katz, MD
Po Box 251418,
Little Rock, AR 72225-1418

Ph: (501) 364-1100		Dr Melissa A Wood-katz, MD
7000 Wellness Way Ste 7230,
St Simons Island, GA 31522-2286

Ph: (912) 634-2795

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Mrs. Leanna Meade Hollander, DO
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Practice Location: 7000 Wellness Way Ste 7230, St Simons Island, GA 31522
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