Dr Bekir H Melek, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Covington, LA

Dr Bekir H Melek, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1, Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1006 S Harrison St, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 871-4140.

Dr Bekir H Melek is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 12377R) 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 1114033917.

Contact Information

Dr Bekir H Melek, MD
1006 S Harrison St,
Covington, LA 70433-3661
(985) 871-4140
(985) 871-4150



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bekir H Melek
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience37 Years
Location1006 S Harrison St, Covington, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Bekir H Melek graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114033917
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658460886
  • Enrollment ID: I20120828000643

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bekir H Melek such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114033917NPI-NPPES
1547492MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 12377R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LAHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 10749273761138
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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Entity NameSt Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275539363
PECOS PAC ID: 0749273761
Enrollment ID: O20040406000728

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Entity NameSt Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598798597
PECOS PAC ID: 0749273761
Enrollment ID: O20051102000003

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Entity NameSt Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083793582
PECOS PAC ID: 0749273761
Enrollment ID: O20150915001107

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bekir H Melek, MD
Po Box 54482,
New Orleans, LA 70154-4482

Ph: (985) 871-4140
Dr Bekir H Melek, MD
1006 S Harrison St,
Covington, LA 70433-3661

Ph: (985) 871-4140

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Covington, LA

Dr. Patricia B Guidry, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-2828    
Salvatore Buttaci-guarino, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 300, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-876-2100    Fax: 985-871-1548
Dr. Farhad X Aduli, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 20 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-777-7000    Fax: 985-777-9000
Joe E Johnson Jr., MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5001 Highway 190 East Service Rd, Suite A3, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-893-9251    Fax: 985-892-7893
Jessica Gonzalez, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-898-4194    Fax: 985-898-4164
Dr. Chris Theodossiou, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-2828    
Dr. Lauren Hamilton Mcmanus, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 350 Lakeview Ct Ste B, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-730-2230    Fax: 985-730-2231

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