Ellen Kennelly Meekins, OTR/L, CHT - Medicare Occupational Therapist in Cullowhee, NC

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Ellen Kennelly Meekins, OTR/L, CHT is a medicare enrolled "Occupational Therapist" provider in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She graduated from medical school in 1989 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Occupational Therapist In Private Practice. She is a member of the group practice Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine And Physical Therapy, Inc. and her current practice location is 594 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 550-3923.

Ellen Kennelly Meekins is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2198) 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 1275763179.

Contact Information

Ellen Kennelly Meekins, OTR/L, CHT
594 Centennial Dr,
Cullowhee, NC 28723-1589
(828) 550-3923
(828) 354-0209

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameEllen Kennelly Meekins
GenderFemale
SpecialityOccupational Therapist In Private Practice
Experience37 Years
Location594 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, North Carolina
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:
  • Ellen Kennelly Meekins graduated from medical school in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275763179
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2009
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426102708
  • Enrollment ID: I20240409005138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ellen Kennelly Meekins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275763179NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225X00000XOccupational Therapist 2198 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Smoky Mountain Sports Medicine And Physical Therapy, Inc.600218038717

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. Ellen Kennelly Meekins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSmoky Mountain Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710419619
PECOS PAC ID: 6002180387
Enrollment ID: O20170926000891

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. Ellen Kennelly Meekins 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
Ellen Kennelly Meekins, OTR/L, CHT
90 E Main St # 1,
Sylva, NC 28779-3030

Ph: (828) 631-3009		Ellen Kennelly Meekins, OTR/L, CHT
594 Centennial Dr,
Cullowhee, NC 28723-1589

Ph: (828) 550-3923

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Occupational Therapist in Cullowhee, NC

Kelsea Lynn Sonnier, OT/L
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 594 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: 828-550-3923    Fax: 828-354-0209
Megan J Russell, OT
Occupational Therapist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 594 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: 828-550-3923    Fax: 828-354-0209

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