Dr Melissa E Elder, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Gainesville, FL

Dr Melissa E Elder, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology" physician in Gainesville, Florida. She went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc and her current practice location is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 392-2961.

Dr Melissa E Elder is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME92713) 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 1659328912.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa E Elder, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
(352) 392-2961
(352) 392-0481

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa E Elder
GenderFemale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida
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 E Elder attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659328912
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173656782
  • Enrollment ID: I20100803001079

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa E Elder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659328912NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0216XPediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology ME92713 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uf Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc03451462541622

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 E Elder allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063463768
PECOS PAC ID: 0345146254
Enrollment ID: O20031211000099

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 E Elder 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 E Elder, MD
Po Box 918025,
Orlando, FL 32891-8025

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Dr Melissa E Elder, MD
1600 Sw Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Ph: (352) 392-2961

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Pediatrics Doctors in Gainesville, FL

Dr. Bahareh Ebadifar Keith, DO
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Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-0462    Fax: 352-273-6250
Jose Maria Cardenas Fimbres, MD
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Phone: 915-803-1159    
Stephen Smyth Beebe, MD FACP
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Phone: 352-333-5500    Fax: 352-333-5506
Kristin Alexandra Dayton, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-9001    
Neel Kamal Singh,
Pediatrics
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-273-9011    
Donald J Fillipps, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone: 352-265-0451    Fax: 352-392-9802
Sarah Tatum Ritchie, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-273-5400    Fax: 352-273-5260

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