Michael G Desalvo, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Metairie, LA

Michael G Desalvo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Mg Desalvo Md And Gm Gremillion Md Amc and his current practice location is 3645 Houma Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 885-4677.

Michael G Desalvo is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD09789R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477504397.

Contact Information

Michael G Desalvo, MD
3645 Houma Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-4677
(504) 888-0549

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael G Desalvo
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience32 Years
Location3645 Houma Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael G Desalvo attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477504397
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759301252
  • Enrollment ID: I20110603000438

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael G Desalvo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477504397NPI-NPPES
1968986MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD09789R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital
Omega Hospital, LlcMetairie, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mg Desalvo Md And Gm Gremillion Md Amc27694022544

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. Michael G Desalvo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMg Desalvo Md & Gm Gremillion Md Amc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972623049
PECOS PAC ID: 2769402254
Enrollment ID: O20051129000743

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. Michael G Desalvo 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
Michael G Desalvo, MD
3645 Houma Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70006

Ph: (504) 885-4677
Michael G Desalvo, MD
3645 Houma Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70006

Ph: (504) 885-4677

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