Dr Melissa Huynh, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Covington, LA

Dr Melissa Huynh, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Covington, Louisiana. Her current practice location is 1431 Ochsner Blvd Ste A, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 302-5225.

Dr Melissa Huynh is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1963-909AT) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1568198745.

Contact Information

Dr Melissa Huynh, OD
1431 Ochsner Blvd Ste A,
Covington, LA 70433-8246
(985) 302-5225
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Melissa Huynh
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location1431 Ochsner Blvd Ste A, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568198745
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2022
  • Last Update Date: 07/28/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860875911
  • Enrollment ID: I20220823000581

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melissa Huynh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568198745NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1963-909AT (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Melissa Huynh allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameLouisiana Family Eyecare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053467373
PECOS PAC ID: 7113074717
Enrollment ID: O20090501000002

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Melissa Huynh, OD
1431 Ochsner Blvd Ste A,
Covington, LA 70433-8246

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Dr Melissa Huynh, OD
1431 Ochsner Blvd Ste A,
Covington, LA 70433-8246

Ph: (985) 302-5225

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Optometrist in Covington, LA

Louisiana Family Eyecare
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1431 Ochsner Blvd, Suite A, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-7898    Fax: 985-875-9844
Jeff M Anastasio, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1431 Ochsner Blvd, Suite A, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-7898    
Vision Optique C190
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1600 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-1056    Fax: 985-892-1648
Health Transformations Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 706 W 15th Ave, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-892-1110    
Dr. Weston Benjamin Acosta, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 185 Greenbrier Blvd Ste B, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-898-2001    
Dr. Denise Fletcher King, O.D
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1124 N Highway 190, Vision Care Plus, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-893-2020    Fax: 985-893-1675
Vision Care Plus Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1124 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-893-2020    Fax: 985-893-1675

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