Melissa Lynn Heath, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Brewton, AL

Melissa Lynn Heath, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Brewton, Alabama. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Womens Healthcare Of Dothan Pc and her current practice location is 1121 Belleville Ave, Brewton, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (251) 867-6071.

Melissa Lynn Heath is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 000027359) 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 1134170095.

Contact Information

Melissa Lynn Heath, MD
1121 Belleville Ave,
Brewton, AL 36426-1505
(251) 867-6071
(251) 867-5999



Physician's Profile

Full NameMelissa Lynn Heath
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience22 Years
Location1121 Belleville Ave, Brewton, Alabama
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 Lynn Heath attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134170095
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/15/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921001561
  • Enrollment ID: I20060821000237

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Lynn Heath such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134170095NPI-NPPES
009938412MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 000027359 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Flowers HospitalDothan, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Womens Healthcare Of Dothan Pc59916065358

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Entity NameWomens Healthcare Of Dothan Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518912351
PECOS PAC ID: 5991606535
Enrollment ID: O20040116000719

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Entity NameObhg Alabama, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881976520
PECOS PAC ID: 0547545923
Enrollment ID: O20170327002294

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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 Lynn Heath 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 Lynn Heath, MD
Po Box 648,
Brewton, AL 36427-0648

Ph: (251) 867-6071
Melissa Lynn Heath, MD
1121 Belleville Ave,
Brewton, AL 36426-1505

Ph: (251) 867-6071

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Brewton, AL

James J Walker Jr., M. D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1121 Belleville Ave, Brewton, AL 36426
Phone: 251-809-3170    Fax: 251-867-5999

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