Melanie Lynn Shands, MSW, LCSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in Poplar Bluff, MO

Melanie Lynn Shands, MSW, LCSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her current practice location is 2981 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 686-1200.

Melanie Lynn Shands is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2018014703) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1871855684.

Contact Information

Melanie Lynn Shands, MSW, LCSW
2981 Kanell Blvd,
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-4008
(573) 686-1200
(573) 778-0145

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelanie Lynn Shands
GenderFemale
SpecialitySocial Worker - Clinical
Location2981 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871855684
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2012
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042575599
  • Enrollment ID: I20180604001315

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melanie Lynn Shands such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871855684NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 2018014703 (Missouri)Primary

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 Lynn Shands allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameConnected Counseling Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033766035
PECOS PAC ID: 2466806443
Enrollment ID: O20230925001972

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 Lynn Shands 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 Lynn Shands, MSW, LCSW
1300 E Bradford Pkwy,
Springfield, MO 65804-4264

Ph: (417) 761-5000
Melanie Lynn Shands, MSW, LCSW
2981 Kanell Blvd,
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-4008

Ph: (573) 686-1200

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