Melody Swinford, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Quitman, TX

Melody Swinford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Quitman, Texas. She went to University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Family Care Center Quitman and her current practice location is 606 E Goode St, Suite 100, Quitman, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 763-2421.

Melody Swinford is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L4202) 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 1356412316.

Contact Information

Melody Swinford, MD
606 E Goode St, Suite 100,
Quitman, TX 75783-2567
(903) 763-2421
(903) 763-0812



Physician's Profile

Full NameMelody Swinford
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience25 Years
Location606 E Goode St, Quitman, Texas
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:
  • Melody Swinford attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356412316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/14/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496745606
  • Enrollment ID: I20100819000679

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melody Swinford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356412316NPI-NPPES
153781301MedicaidTX
8G6511OtherTXB/C

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L4202 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TXHospital
Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Care Center Quitman14563416503

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Entity NameFamily Care Center Quitman
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548368400
PECOS PAC ID: 1456341650
Enrollment ID: O20040518000306

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melody Swinford, MD
606 E Goode St, Suite 100,
Quitman, TX 75783-2567

Ph: (903) 763-2421
Melody Swinford, MD
606 E Goode St, Suite 100,
Quitman, TX 75783-2567

Ph: (903) 763-2421

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Family Medicine Doctors in Quitman, TX

Dr. Norman P Hicks, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 502 E Goode St Ste 1e, Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: 903-763-5402    
George V Cathey Jr., MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 117 N Winnsboro St, Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: 903-763-2224    Fax: 903-763-2926
Christian Ferrer, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 117 N Winnsboro St, Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: 903-763-6220    
Dr. James Dee Dopson Jr., MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 E Goode St Ste 1e, Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: 903-763-5402    
Beverly L Waddleton, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 108 Parker St, Ste.300, Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: 903-763-6220    Fax: 903-763-6222
Scott J Olson, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 606 E Goode St, Suite 100, Quitman, TX 75783
Phone: 903-763-2421    Fax: 903-763-0812

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