Joan L Melton, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Corydon, IN

Joan L Melton, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Corydon, Indiana. She graduated from nursing school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Harrison County Hospital and her current practice location is 1263 Hospital Dr Nw Ste 280, Corydon, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 738-8136.

Joan L Melton is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 71000555C) 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 1235136417.

Contact Information

Joan L Melton, NP
1263 Hospital Dr Nw Ste 280,
Corydon, IN 47112-2172
(812) 738-8136
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Provider's Profile

Full NameJoan L Melton
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience33 Years
Location1263 Hospital Dr Nw Ste 280, Corydon, Indiana
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:
  • Joan L Melton graduated from nursing school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235136417
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032170576
  • Enrollment ID: I20041019000876

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joan L Melton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235136417NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 71000555C (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harrison County HospitalCorydon, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Harrison County Hospital903200720836

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. Joan L Melton allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHarrison County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790892727
PECOS PAC ID: 9032007208
Enrollment ID: O20040406000076

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. Joan L Melton 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
Joan L Melton, NP
Po Box 38,
Corydon, IN 47112-0038

Ph: (812) 738-4251
Joan L Melton, NP
1263 Hospital Dr Nw Ste 280,
Corydon, IN 47112-2172

Ph: (812) 738-8136

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