Melanie Shephard, MA, SLP - Medicare Speech-Language Pathologist in Niles, MI

Melanie Shephard, MA, SLP is a medicare enrolled "Speech-language Pathologist" provider in Niles, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Qualified Speech Language Pathologist. She is a member of the group practice Paragon Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Llc and her current practice location is 1147 S 3rd St, Niles, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 684-9470.

Melanie Shephard is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 7101005174) 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 1265185052.

Contact Information

Melanie Shephard, MA, SLP
1147 S 3rd St,
Niles, MI 49120-3472
(269) 684-9470
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelanie Shephard
GenderFemale
SpecialityQualified Speech Language Pathologist
Experience21 Years
Location1147 S 3rd St, Niles, Michigan
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:
  • Melanie Shephard graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265185052
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/01/2022
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557756897
  • Enrollment ID: I20220323000483

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie Shephard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265185052NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
235Z00000XSpeech-language Pathologist 7101005174 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Paragon Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Llc8022272848238

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. Melanie Shephard allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameParagon Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871867325
PECOS PAC ID: 8022272848
Enrollment ID: O20200324001076
Provider NameOnr National Speech Pathology Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972965952
PECOS PAC ID: 2668463522
Enrollment ID: O20220302002021

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. Melanie Shephard 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
Melanie Shephard, MA, SLP
59429 Clover Rd,
Mishawaka, IN 46544-9406

Ph: (574) 309-6922
Melanie Shephard, MA, SLP
1147 S 3rd St,
Niles, MI 49120-3472

Ph: (269) 684-9470

Reviews and Comments


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