Dr Melissa Dawn Ward, CRNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Athens, AL

Dr Melissa Dawn Ward, CRNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Athens, Alabama. She graduated from nursing school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice New Leaf Medical Clinic, Llc and her current practice location is 710 W Hobbs St, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 800-2105.

Dr Melissa Dawn Ward is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 1-083717) 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 1851373344.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Dawn Ward, CRNP
710 W Hobbs St,
Athens, AL 35611-1508
(256) 800-2105
(256) 800-2107

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Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Dawn Ward
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience22 Years
Location710 W Hobbs St, Athens, Alabama
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:
  • Dr Melissa Dawn Ward graduated from nursing school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851373344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678484649
  • Enrollment ID: I20080812000315

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Dawn Ward such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851373344NPI-NPPES
051518176TAYOtherALBC/BS ALABAMA
1851373344MedicaidAL
529702470MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 1-083717 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New Leaf Medical Clinic, Llc55971836993

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. Dr Melissa Dawn Ward allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNew Leaf Medical Clinic, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841813631
PECOS PAC ID: 5597183699
Enrollment ID: O20200921002918

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. Dr Melissa Dawn Ward 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
Dr Melissa Dawn Ward, CRNP
710 W Hobbs St,
Athens, AL 35611-1508

Ph: (256) 800-2105
Dr Melissa Dawn Ward, CRNP
710 W Hobbs St,
Athens, AL 35611-1508

Ph: (256) 800-2105

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