Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Petoskey, MI

Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Petoskey, Michigan. She graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Aspen Valley Hospital Clinics, Pllc and her current practice location is 560 W Mitchell St Ste 250, Petoskey, Michigan. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 487-3277.

Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301088355) 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 1083815559.

Contact Information

Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers, MD
560 W Mitchell St Ste 250,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2277
(231) 487-3277
(231) 487-6167

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMrs Melissa Linnae Somers
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience18 Years
Location560 W Mitchell St Ste 250, Petoskey, 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:
  • Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083815559
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123296589
  • Enrollment ID: I20230628002820

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083815559NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 4301088355 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aspen Valley HospitalAspen, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aspen Valley Hospital Clinics, Pllc337589101314

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. Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAspen Valley Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518960814
PECOS PAC ID: 9234123266
Enrollment ID: O20040413000642
Entity NameAspen Valley Hospital Clinics, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003306168
PECOS PAC ID: 3375891013
Enrollment ID: O20180813000798

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. Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers 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
Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers, MD
560 W Mitchell St Ste 250,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2277

Ph: (231) 487-3277
Mrs Melissa Linnae Somers, MD
560 W Mitchell St Ste 250,
Petoskey, MI 49770-2277

Ph: (231) 487-3277

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