Melissa Kathleen Telfer, ARNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Punta Gorda, FL

Melissa Kathleen Telfer, ARNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in Punta Gorda, Florida. She graduated from nursing school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice West Florida Physician Network, Llc and her current practice location is 517 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 625-0600.

Melissa Kathleen Telfer is licensed to practice in Florida (license number APRN9180125) 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 1023326170.

Contact Information

Melissa Kathleen Telfer, ARNP
517 Tamiami Trl,
Punta Gorda, FL 33950-5520
(941) 625-0600
(941) 624-0941

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Kathleen Telfer
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience14 Years
Location517 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, Florida
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 Kathleen Telfer graduated from nursing school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023326170
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/22/2010
  • Last Update Date: 01/27/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719158609
  • Enrollment ID: I20110926000826

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Kathleen Telfer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023326170NPI-NPPES
103164200MedicaidFL
424324OtherFLBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner APRN9180125 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home HealthPort charlotte, FLHome health agency
Fawcett Memorial HospitalPort charlotte, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
West Florida Physician Network, Llc115347654442

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 Kathleen Telfer allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHarbor Neurosurgical Associates Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376749903
PECOS PAC ID: 5193797132
Enrollment ID: O20040810000709
Entity NameWest Florida Physician Network, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376779496
PECOS PAC ID: 1153476544
Enrollment ID: O20090909000250

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 Kathleen Telfer 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 Kathleen Telfer, ARNP
517 Tamiami Trl,
Punta Gorda, FL 33950-5520

Ph: (941) 625-0600
Melissa Kathleen Telfer, ARNP
517 Tamiami Trl,
Punta Gorda, FL 33950-5520

Ph: (941) 625-0600

Reviews and Comments


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