Dr Melissa L Lynn, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Shreveport, LA

Dr Melissa L Lynn, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. She went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. Her current practice location is 2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Ste 3c, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 000-0000.

Dr Melissa L Lynn is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 020492) 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 1972598548.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa L Lynn, MD
2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Ste 3c,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3943
(318) 000-0000
(318) 000-0000

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa L Lynn
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience35 Years
Location2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana
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 L Lynn attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972598548
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/26/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375559503
  • Enrollment ID: I20110224000648

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa L Lynn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972598548NPI-NPPES
107235703OtherTXTEXAS MEDICAID
1967327MedicaidLA
720702002LYOtherLAOCHSNER
A011OtherCHAMPUS
130022957OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 020492 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital

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 L Lynn allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMelissa L Lynn Md Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295123644
PECOS PAC ID: 1759609894
Enrollment ID: O20150421001740

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 L Lynn 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 L Lynn, MD
2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Ste 3c,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3943

Ph: (318) 000-0000
Dr Melissa L Lynn, MD
2751 Albert Bicknell Drive, Ste 3c,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3943

Ph: (318) 000-0000

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