Lester Melnick, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Prescott, AZ

Lester Melnick, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Prescott, Arizona. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Prescott Anesthesia Pllc and his current practice location is 1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 445-2700.

Lester Melnick is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 1906) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1134113053.

Contact Information

Lester Melnick, DO
1003 Willow Creek Rd,
Prescott, AZ 86301-1641
(928) 445-2700
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Physician's Profile

Full NameLester Melnick
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience44 Years
Location1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Lester Melnick attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134113053
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/06/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294639670
  • Enrollment ID: I20050727001218

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lester Melnick such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134113053NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 1906 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Yavapai Regional Medical CenterPrescott, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prescott Anesthesia Pllc438553692914

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. Lester Melnick allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrescott Anesthesia Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962409185
PECOS PAC ID: 4385536929
Enrollment ID: O20040327000221

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. Lester Melnick 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
Lester Melnick, DO
Po Box 29211,
Phoenix, AZ 85038-9211

Ph: (602) 273-6770
Lester Melnick, DO
1003 Willow Creek Rd,
Prescott, AZ 86301-1641

Ph: (928) 445-2700

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Prescott, AZ

Dr. Robert Campbell, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-445-2700    
Dr. Kyle L. Carter, M.D.
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Rob Ashby, M.D.
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Dr. Paul L Braithwaite, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-771-5393    
John G. Holm, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 602-273-6770    Fax: 602-889-0489
Jeffrey Jacques, D.O.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: 928-445-2700    

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