Melissa I Costner, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Addison, TX

Melissa I Costner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Addison, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. She is a member of the group practice Dallas Dermatology Partners, Pllc and her current practice location is 17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350, Addison, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 702-0029.

Melissa I Costner is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J5980) 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 1265491302.

Contact Information

Melissa I Costner, MD
17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350,
Addison, TX 75001-7107
(214) 702-0029
(214) 382-3453

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa I Costner
GenderFemale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience31 Years
Location17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350, Addison, 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 I Costner attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265491302
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143388561
  • Enrollment ID: I20081028000873

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa I Costner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265491302NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology J5980 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dallas Dermatology Partners, Pllc80224494466

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 I Costner allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorth Dallas Dermatology Associates, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629188065
PECOS PAC ID: 3173588571
Enrollment ID: O20041124000729
Entity NameDallas Dermatology Partners, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871114504
PECOS PAC ID: 8022449446
Enrollment ID: O20200518003276

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 I Costner 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 I Costner, MD
17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350,
Addison, TX 75001-7107

Ph: (214) 702-0029
Melissa I Costner, MD
17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350,
Addison, TX 75001-7107

Ph: (214) 702-0029

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