Dr Melissa G Kress, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in The Woodlands, TX

Dr Melissa G Kress, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology" physician in The Woodlands, Texas. Her current practice location is 17600 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (936) 267-7400.

Dr Melissa G Kress is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P2024) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1992810972.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa G Kress, DO
17600 Interstate 45 S,
The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148
(936) 267-7400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa G Kress
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology
Location17600 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992810972
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981747243
  • Enrollment ID: I20120507000684

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa G Kress such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992810972NPI-NPPES
000921115AMedicaidGA
1992810972MedicaidTX
262508300MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology OS8500 (Florida)Secondary
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology P2024 (Texas)Primary

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 G Kress allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameChildren's Physician Services Of South Texas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568658227
PECOS PAC ID: 3678478872
Enrollment ID: O20040324001704
Entity NameTexas Childrens Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861675506
PECOS PAC ID: 4385722081
Enrollment ID: O20080422000209

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 G Kress 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 G Kress, DO
17600 Interstate 45 South,
The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148

Ph: (936) 267-7400
Dr Melissa G Kress, DO
17600 Interstate 45 S,
The Woodlands, TX 77384-5148

Ph: (936) 267-7400

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Otolaryngology Doctors in The Woodlands, TX

Dr. James Hao-yuang Liu, MD
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Dr. David John Bailey, M.D.
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Dr. Ifeolumipo O Sofola, MD
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Practice Location: 9301 Pinecroft Dr, Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: 281-364-1001    Fax: 281-364-9095
Dr. Johnny Phuong Van Mai, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9301 Pinecroft Dr Ste 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: 281-364-1001    Fax: 281-364-9095
Traci Win Bailey, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9301 Pinecroft Dr Ste 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: 281-364-1001    
Jill D'souza,
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 17580 I-45 South, Suite Wm410, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Phone: 936-267-7400    

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