Edward James Melcher, ARNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Iowa City, IA

Edward James Melcher, ARNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health" in Iowa City, Iowa. He graduated from nursing school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice State University Of Iowa and his current practice location is 540 E Jefferson St, Suite 400, Iowa City, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 339-3400.

Edward James Melcher is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number H098322) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831368935.

Contact Information

Edward James Melcher, ARNP
540 E Jefferson St, Suite 400,
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 339-3400
(515) 280-4618

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Provider's Profile

Full NameEdward James Melcher
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience17 Years
Location540 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Edward James Melcher graduated from nursing school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831368935
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072690122
  • Enrollment ID: I20080414000442

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edward James Melcher such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831368935NPI-NPPES
72218OtherIAWELLMARK BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2200XNurse Practitioner - Adult Health H098322 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy HospitalIowa city, IAHospital
University Of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa city, IAHospital
Henry County Health CenterMount pleasant, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
State University Of Iowa76188842301549

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. Edward James Melcher allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState University Of Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477554814
PECOS PAC ID: 7618884230
Enrollment ID: O20031107000060

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. Edward James Melcher 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
Edward James Melcher, ARNP
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 399-3400
Edward James Melcher, ARNP
540 E Jefferson St, Suite 400,
Iowa City, IA 52245

Ph: (319) 339-3400

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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