Dr Melissa C Altom, MD - Medicare Family Medicine in Aurora, MO

Dr Melissa C Altom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Aurora, Missouri. Her current practice location is 106 Commerce Dr, Aurora, Missouri. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (417) 269-2400.

Dr Melissa C Altom is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 112771) 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 1588677991.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa C Altom, MD
106 Commerce Dr,
Aurora, MO 65605-6260
(417) 269-2400
(417) 269-2410

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa C Altom
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Medicine
Location106 Commerce Dr, Aurora, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588677991
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234212192
  • Enrollment ID: I20080215000147

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa C Altom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588677991NPI-NPPES
204965602MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 112771 (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. Dr Melissa C Altom allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCox-monett Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942467410
PECOS PAC ID: 0345236667
Enrollment ID: O20040422000710

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 C Altom 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 C Altom, MD
Po Box 802843,
Kansas City, MO 64180-2843

Ph: (417) 730-6430
Dr Melissa C Altom, MD
106 Commerce Dr,
Aurora, MO 65605-6260

Ph: (417) 269-2400

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Aurora, MO

Dr. Lisa Denise Roark, MD
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Practice Location: 106 Commerce Drive, Aurora, MO 65605
Phone: 417-269-2400    Fax: 417-269-2410
Dr. Robert Marcus Causey,
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Dr. Christie J. Hurt, DO
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Dr. Kenton L. Stringer, MD
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Practice Location: 500 Porter Ave, Aurora, MO 65605
Phone: 417-678-7888    Fax: 417-678-7858
Bradford P Garner, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 550 S Hudson Ave, Aurora, MO 65605
Phone: 417-678-5176    Fax: 417-678-0675
Dr. J-pia Kim Spruill, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 106 Commerce Dr, Aurora, MO 65605
Phone: 417-269-2400    Fax: 417-269-2410
Paul Berry Andelin, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 203 S Washington Ave Ste A, Aurora, MO 65605
Phone: 417-678-4022    Fax: 417-678-4028

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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