MELISSA A. SPERA M.D. – NPI #1346508256
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MELISSA SPERA is a physician located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1346508256 to MELISSA SPERA on April 27, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jul 03, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELISSA SPERA below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA A. SPERA

NPI Number
1346508256
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA A. SPERA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1542 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 538-5477 Fax:
Mailing address
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112-2865
Phone: (504) 538-5477 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 LA MD.207843
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 LA MD.207843

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2012
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MELISSA SPERA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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