Melissa A Ferrara, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Albany, NY

Melissa A Ferrara, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health" in Albany, New York. She graduated from nursing school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Ellis Hospital and her current practice location is 314 S Manning Blvd, Albany, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 437-5717.

Melissa A Ferrara is licensed to practice in New York (license number 401421) 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 1225319296.

Contact Information

Melissa A Ferrara, NP
314 S Manning Blvd,
Albany, NY 12208-1708
(518) 437-5717
(518) 437-5756

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa A Ferrara
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience13 Years
Location314 S Manning Blvd, Albany, New York
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:
  • Melissa A Ferrara graduated from nursing school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225319296
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/06/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/08/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800050386
  • Enrollment ID: I20120613000326

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa A Ferrara such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225319296NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LP0808XNurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health 401421 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ellis Hospital5890607410222

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. Melissa A Ferrara allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameEllis Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487644993
PECOS PAC ID: 5890607410
Enrollment ID: O20031103000406

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. Melissa A Ferrara 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
Melissa A Ferrara, NP
314 S Manning Blvd,
Albany, NY 12208-1708

Ph: (518) 437-5717
Melissa A Ferrara, NP
314 S Manning Blvd,
Albany, NY 12208-1708

Ph: (518) 437-5717

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