Dr Melissa Michelle Koshel, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Melissa Michelle Koshel, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. She went to University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Billings Clinic and her current practice location is 1717 S J St, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 985-6403.

Dr Melissa Michelle Koshel is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OP60162935) 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 1265683346.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Michelle Koshel, DO
1717 S J St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933
(253) 985-6403
(253) 985-6879

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Michelle Koshel
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience19 Years
Location1717 S J St, Tacoma, Washington
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 Michelle Koshel attended and graduated from University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265683346
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/07/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961556873
  • Enrollment ID: I20221107003336

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Michelle Koshel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265683346NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 4013 (Iowa)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology OP60162935 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Billings ClinicBillings, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Billings Clinic6002993516677

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 Michelle Koshel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameBillings Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326104845
PECOS PAC ID: 6002993516
Enrollment ID: O20080430000212

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 Michelle Koshel 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 Michelle Koshel, DO
11315 Bridgeport Way Sw,
Lakewood, WA 98499-3004

Ph: (253) 985-6403
Dr Melissa Michelle Koshel, DO
1717 S J St,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4933

Ph: (253) 985-6403

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Phone: 253-426-4101    

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