Melinda L Elkins-smith, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ashland, KY

Melinda L Elkins-smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ashland, Kentucky. She went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Ashland Hospital Corporation, Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc and her current practice location is 2028 Winchester Ave, Ashland, Kentucky. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (606) 326-9001.

Melinda L Elkins-smith is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 41020) 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 1235343286.

Contact Information

Melinda L Elkins-smith, MD
2028 Winchester Ave,
Ashland, KY 41101-7744
(606) 326-9001
(606) 326-9005



Physician's Profile

Full NameMelinda L Elkins-smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience20 Years
Location2028 Winchester Ave, Ashland, Kentucky
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:
  • Melinda L Elkins-smith attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235343286
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/20/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991898371
  • Enrollment ID: I20070830000082

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melinda L Elkins-smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235343286NPI-NPPES
P00669779OtherKYRR MEDICARE
2757897MedicaidOH
7100013380MedicaidKY
000000598122OtherKYANTHEM BCBS
000000525641OtherKYANTHEM BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 41020 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
King's Daughters' Med. Ctr. HhaAshland, KYHome health agency
Community HospiceAshland, KYHospice
King's Daughters' Medical CenterAshland, KYHospital
Southern Ohio Medical CenterPortsmouth, OHHospital
South Shore Nursing & RehabilitationSouth shore, KYNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ashland Hospital Corporation7719882521147
Premier Therapy And Health Centers Inc7416859574171

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAshland Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659328250
PECOS PAC ID: 7719882521
Enrollment ID: O20031204000877

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melinda L Elkins-smith, MD
Po Box 1595,
Ashland, KY 41105-1595

Ph: (606) 408-9571
Melinda L Elkins-smith, MD
2028 Winchester Ave,
Ashland, KY 41101-7744

Ph: (606) 326-9001

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Family Medicine Doctors in Ashland, KY

Hassan R Abul-khoudoud, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
Phone: 606-408-4000    Fax: 606-408-6825
Larry S. Fields, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1101 Saint Christopher Dr, Suite 250, Ashland, KY 41101
Phone: 606-836-3196    Fax: 606-836-2564
Dr. Chad Andrew Mccreary, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
Phone: 606-408-4000    Fax: 606-408-6825
Robert Howard Atkins, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
Phone: 606-408-4000    Fax: 606-408-6825
Mittra Esmaeili, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 398 Diederich Blvd, Ashland, KY 41101
Phone: 606-324-8060    Fax: 606-325-6889
Michael Basedow,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Ashland Dr Ste 303, Ashland, KY 41101
Phone: 606-467-2360    Fax: 606-467-2359
Kristie Dickess, DO
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1480 Carter Ave, Ashland, KY 41101
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