Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Indianapolis, IN

Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Chicago and his current practice location is 1130 W Michigan St # Fh400, Indianapolis, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 278-1258.

Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01085079A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538520465.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD
1130 W Michigan St # Fh400,
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209
(317) 278-1258
(317) 274-8285

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Benjamin Meleca
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience8 Years
Location1130 W Michigan St # Fh400, Indianapolis, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538520465
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/20/2016
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224321773
  • Enrollment ID: I20221206000769

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538520465NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 01085079A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The University Of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Chicago77198994261137

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 Joseph Benjamin Meleca allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Chicago
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821048786
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899426
Enrollment ID: O20031103000094

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 Joseph Benjamin Meleca 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 Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

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Dr Joseph Benjamin Meleca, MD
1130 W Michigan St # Fh400,
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209

Ph: (317) 278-1258

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