Dr David Henry Melton, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Metairie, LA

Dr David Henry Melton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Red Stick Emergency Group Llc and his current practice location is 3131 North I-10 Service Road East, Suite 308, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 833-7770.

Dr David Henry Melton is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 201219) 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 1114074341.

Contact Information

Dr David Henry Melton, MD
3131 North I-10 Service Road East, Suite 308,
Metairie, LA 70002-6054
(504) 833-7770
(504) 833-7796



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Henry Melton
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience19 Years
Location3131 North I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, 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 David Henry Melton attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114074341
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/03/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163526914
  • Enrollment ID: I20070403000634

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Henry Melton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114074341NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 201219 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital
The GeneralBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Red Stick Emergency Group Llc206258357823

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Entity NameRed Stick Emergency Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275705998
PECOS PAC ID: 2062583578
Enrollment ID: O20080611000155

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Henry Melton, MD
3131 North I-10 Service Road East, Suite 308,
Metairie, LA 70002-6054

Ph: (504) 833-7770
Dr David Henry Melton, MD
3131 North I-10 Service Road East, Suite 308,
Metairie, LA 70002-6054

Ph: (504) 833-7770

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Phone: 210-614-0180    Fax: 210-566-5698
Theodore A. Irra, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3434 Houma Blvd, Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-458-6061    Fax: 504-866-0206
Dr. Carl Zalokoski Mcallister, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4200 Houma Blvd, Emergency Department, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-4196    
Dr. Cristobal Mandry, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3223 8th St, Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-833-7770    Fax: 504-833-7782
Dr. Terry Creel, M.D
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Practice Location: 4200 Houma Blvd, Emergency Department, Metairie, LA 70006
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Barbara L. Cohn, M.D.
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Practice Location: 4901 Lake Louise Avenue, Metairie, LA 70006
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