Melissa Kent Neal, OT - Medicare Occupational Therapist in Amite, LA

Melissa Kent Neal, OT is a medicare enrolled "Occupational Therapist" provider in Amite, Louisiana. She graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Occupational Therapy. She is a member of the group practice Amite Physical Therapy Inc and her current practice location is 216 North Second St, Amite, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 748-7878.

Melissa Kent Neal is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 210698) 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 1487623450.

Contact Information

Melissa Kent Neal, OT
216 North Second St,
Amite, LA 70422-0398
(985) 748-7878
(985) 748-2837

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Kent Neal
GenderFemale
SpecialityOccupational Therapy
Experience35 Years
Location216 North Second St, Amite, Louisiana
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 Kent Neal graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487623450
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/27/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739127069
  • Enrollment ID: I20050419000000

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Kent Neal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487623450NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225X00000XOccupational Therapist 210698 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amite Physical Therapy Inc50927533274

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 Kent Neal allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAmite Physical Therapy Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265589451
PECOS PAC ID: 5092753327
Enrollment ID: O20050419000004

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 Kent Neal 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 Kent Neal, OT
Po Box 398,
Amite, LA 70422-0398

Ph: (985) 748-7878
Melissa Kent Neal, OT
216 North Second St,
Amite, LA 70422-0398

Ph: (985) 748-7878

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Occupational Therapist in Amite, LA

Mr. Javier E Moreno, OT
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 216 North 2nd Street, Amite, LA 70422
Phone: 985-748-7878    Fax: 985-748-2837

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