Melissa B Russo, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in New Orleans, LA

Melissa B Russo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and her current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4000.

Melissa B Russo is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.026387) 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 1205031531.

Contact Information

Melissa B Russo, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa B Russo
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience21 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana
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:
  • Melissa B Russo attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205031531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/28/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911007430
  • Enrollment ID: I20070713000138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa B Russo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205031531NPI-NPPES
1058114MedicaidLA
05973785MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD.026387 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

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. Melissa B Russo allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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. Melissa B Russo 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
Melissa B Russo, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Melissa B Russo, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000

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