Melissa Lynn Palma, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Framingham, MA

Melissa Lynn Palma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Framingham, Massachusetts. She went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Milford Regional Physician Group, Inc. and her current practice location is 260 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 532-7510.

Melissa Lynn Palma is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 226989) 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 1952399537.

Contact Information

Melissa Lynn Palma, MD
260 Cochituate Rd,
Framingham, MA 01701-4608
(508) 532-7510
(508) 532-7506

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa Lynn Palma
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience22 Years
Location260 Cochituate Rd, Framingham, Massachusetts
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 Lynn Palma attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952399537
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/22/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860599156
  • Enrollment ID: I20110812000254

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Lynn Palma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952399537NPI-NPPES
2133466MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 36113837 (Illinois)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 226989 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Milford Regional Physician Group, Inc.5597679449213

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 Lynn Palma allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMilford Regional Physician Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902856024
PECOS PAC ID: 5597679449
Enrollment ID: O20040503001341

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 Lynn Palma 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 Lynn Palma, MD
260 Cochituate Rd,
Framingham, MA 01701-4608

Ph: (508) 532-7510
Melissa Lynn Palma, MD
260 Cochituate Rd,
Framingham, MA 01701-4608

Ph: (508) 532-7510

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