Melinda L Loefke, WHNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo, NY

Melinda L Loefke, WHNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology" in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from nursing school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Neighborhood Health Center Of Wny, Inc. and her current practice location is 155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 875-2904.

Melinda L Loefke is licensed to practice in New York (license number F420387) 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 1306899885.

Contact Information

Melinda L Loefke, WHNP
155 Lawn Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14207-1816
(716) 875-2904
(716) 875-6717

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelinda L Loefke
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience27 Years
Location155 Lawn Ave, Buffalo, New York
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:
  • Melinda L Loefke graduated from nursing school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306899885
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446240840
  • Enrollment ID: I20040517001145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melinda L Loefke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306899885NPI-NPPES
F420387OtherNYLICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LX0001XNurse Practitioner - Obstetrics & Gynecology F420387 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neighborhood Health Center Of Wny, Inc.519379497240

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. Melinda L Loefke allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNeighborhood Health Center Of Wny, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881789014
PECOS PAC ID: 5193794972
Enrollment ID: O20040928001235

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. Melinda L Loefke 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
Melinda L Loefke, WHNP
155 Lawn Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14207-1816

Ph: (716) 875-2904
Melinda L Loefke, WHNP
155 Lawn Ave,
Buffalo, NY 14207-1816

Ph: (716) 875-2904

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