Melissa S Hu, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Webster, TX

Melissa S Hu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Webster, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Joel M Berman Md Pa and her current practice location is 17099 N Texas Ave Ste 240, Webster, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 332-4575.

Melissa S Hu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P7468) 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 1568639722.

Contact Information

Melissa S Hu, MD
17099 N Texas Ave Ste 240,
Webster, TX 77598-4039
(281) 332-4575
(281) 554-4722

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa S Hu
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience16 Years
Location17099 N Texas Ave Ste 240, Webster, Texas
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 S Hu attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568639722
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163665647
  • Enrollment ID: I20141110000408

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa S Hu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568639722NPI-NPPES
05831MedicaidLA
344161002MedicaidTX
344161001MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology P7468 (Texas)Secondary
207YS0123XOtolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery P7468 (Texas)Secondary
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery P7468 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Houston Methodist St John HospitalNassau bay, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Joel M Berman Md Pa27695590794

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 S Hu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameJoel M Berman Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538331491
PECOS PAC ID: 2769559079
Enrollment ID: O20090123000238
Entity NameTmh Physician Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275779225
PECOS PAC ID: 4486711744
Enrollment ID: O20090401000100

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 S Hu 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 S Hu, MD
17099 N Texas Ave,
Webster, TX 77598-4069

Ph: (281) 332-4575
Melissa S Hu, MD
17099 N Texas Ave Ste 240,
Webster, TX 77598-4039

Ph: (281) 332-4575

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