Jose J Rivera-melendez, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Columbus, GA

Jose J Rivera-melendez, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2008 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, Llc, Emory Specialty Associates, Llc, Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, Llc, Sentry Anesthesia Management, Llc and his current practice location is 710 Center St, Columbus, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 571-1207.

Jose J Rivera-melendez is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 85036) 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 1164687331.

Contact Information

Jose J Rivera-melendez, MD
710 Center St,
Columbus, GA 31901-1527
(706) 571-1207
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJose J Rivera-melendez
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience17 Years
Location710 Center St, Columbus, Georgia
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:
  • Jose J Rivera-melendez graduated from medical school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164687331
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800051731
  • Enrollment ID: I20200324000446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jose J Rivera-melendez such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164687331NPI-NPPES
110096196AMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 4301104505 (Michigan)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD.39272 (Alabama)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 85036 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jack Hughston Memorial HospitalPhenix city, ALHospital
Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, Llc519378095520
Emory Specialty Associates, Llc3476559782515
Amsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, Llc519378095520
Sentry Anesthesia Management, Llc9436372323203

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. Jose J Rivera-melendez allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmsol Anesthetists Of Georgia, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649224775
PECOS PAC ID: 5193780955
Enrollment ID: O20080829000381

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. Jose J Rivera-melendez 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
Jose J Rivera-melendez, MD
1580 Dixon Dr,
Columbus, GA 31906-1666

Ph: (706) 992-1523
Jose J Rivera-melendez, MD
710 Center St,
Columbus, GA 31901-1527

Ph: (706) 571-1207

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