Melissa Talbert Sanford, MD - Medicare Urology in Alhambra, CA

Melissa Talbert Sanford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Alhambra, California. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. She is a member of the group practice Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock and her current practice location is 201 N Olive Ave, Alhambra, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 621-4093.

Melissa Talbert Sanford is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R4875) 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 1518283795.

Contact Information

Melissa Talbert Sanford, MD
201 N Olive Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801-2237
(210) 621-4093
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa Talbert Sanford
GenderFemale
SpecialityUrology
Experience14 Years
Location201 N Olive Ave, Alhambra, California
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 Talbert Sanford attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518283795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/14/2010
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183855356
  • Enrollment ID: I20180823000453

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Talbert Sanford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518283795NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology R4875 (Texas)Secondary
208800000XUrology A119346 (California)Secondary
2088F0040XUrology - Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery R4875 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock4385549674318

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 Talbert Sanford allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063461358
PECOS PAC ID: 4385549674
Enrollment ID: O20110318000468

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 Talbert Sanford 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 Talbert Sanford, MD
201 N Olive Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801-2237

Ph: (210) 621-4093
Melissa Talbert Sanford, MD
201 N Olive Ave,
Alhambra, CA 91801-2237

Ph: (210) 621-4093

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