Melissa Franco, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Lubbock, TX

Melissa Franco, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from nursing school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Covenant Medical Group and her current practice location is 3514 21st St, Lubbock, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 725-1801.

Melissa Franco is licensed to practice in Texas (license number AP133644) 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 1740702398.

Contact Information

Melissa Franco, FNP
3514 21st St,
Lubbock, TX 79410-1210
(806) 725-1801
(806) 723-7536

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Franco
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience13 Years
Location3514 21st St, Lubbock, 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 Franco graduated from nursing school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740702398
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2017
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810261849
  • Enrollment ID: I20170914002117

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Franco such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740702398NPI-NPPES
8HD817OtherTXBCBS
33300011MedicaidNM
593945YKT8OtherTXMEDICARE
375390701MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family AP133644 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TXHospital
Lea Regional Medical CenterHobbs, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covenant Medical Group6901889393216

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 Franco allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCovenant Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376598904
PECOS PAC ID: 6901889393
Enrollment ID: O20040608000563

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 Franco 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 Franco, FNP
2215 Nashville Ave,
Lubbock, TX 79410-1105

Ph: (806) 725-5844
Melissa Franco, FNP
3514 21st St,
Lubbock, TX 79410-1210

Ph: (806) 725-1801

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