Melvin Ashford, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Woodbury, MN

Melvin Ashford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Woodbury, Minnesota. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Minnesota Womens Care Pa and his current practice location is 10731 Hawthorn Trl, Woodbury, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (651) 253-4089.

Melvin Ashford is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 43366) 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 1053321745.

Contact Information

Melvin Ashford, MD
10731 Hawthorn Trl,
Woodbury, MN 55129-8767
(651) 253-4089
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMelvin Ashford
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience27 Years
Location10731 Hawthorn Trl, Woodbury, Minnesota
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:
  • Melvin Ashford attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053321745
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/28/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375564974
  • Enrollment ID: I20051212000062

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melvin Ashford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053321745NPI-NPPES
286933100MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 43366 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Healtheast St John's HospitalMaplewood, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Minnesota Womens Care Pa963832939438

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Entity NameMinnesota Womens Care Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518221779
PECOS PAC ID: 9638329394
Enrollment ID: O20121016000226

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melvin Ashford, MD
10731 Hawthorn Trl,
Woodbury, MN 55129-8767

Ph: (651) 253-4089
Melvin Ashford, MD
10731 Hawthorn Trl,
Woodbury, MN 55129-8767

Ph: (651) 253-4089

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