Dr Richard Curtis Melin, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Clinton, AR

Dr Richard Curtis Melin, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Clinton, Arkansas. He went to West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Hope Medical Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 145 Shake Rag Rd, Clinton, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 745-7161.

Dr Richard Curtis Melin is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E-4544) 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 1174524086.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Curtis Melin, DO
145 Shake Rag Rd,
Clinton, AR 72031-6682
(501) 745-7161
(501) 745-8714

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Curtis Melin
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location145 Shake Rag Rd, Clinton, Arkansas
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 Richard Curtis Melin attended and graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174524086
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527971886
  • Enrollment ID: I20150512001133

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Curtis Melin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174524086NPI-NPPES
146983003MedicaidAR
12027MedicaidOK

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 3276 (Oklahoma)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine E-4544 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ozark HealthClinton, ARHospital
Indian Rock Village Health CenterFairfield bay, ARNursing home
Ozark Health Nursing And Rehab CenterClinton, ARNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hope Medical Clinic Inc97392234624

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 Richard Curtis Melin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHope Medical Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013245471
PECOS PAC ID: 9739223462
Enrollment ID: O20100219000056

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 Richard Curtis Melin 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 Richard Curtis Melin, DO
145 Shake Rag Road,
Clinton, AR 72031-6682

Ph: (501) 745-7161
Dr Richard Curtis Melin, DO
145 Shake Rag Rd,
Clinton, AR 72031-6682

Ph: (501) 745-7161

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