MELANIE M. MCDOWELL MD – NPI #1912132051
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

MELANIE MCDOWELL is a physician located in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912132051 to MELANIE MCDOWELL on May 19, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jun 11, 2019. 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 MELANIE MCDOWELL below.

NPI Profile for
MELANIE M. MCDOWELL

NPI Number
1912132051
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELANIE M. MCDOWELL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
828 HEALTHY WAY STE 330
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462-7959
Phone: (757) 461-3890 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
7625 Maple Lawn Blvd Ste 1
Fulton, MD 20759-2565
Phone: (410) 531-7557
Fax: (410) 531-0818
Mailing address
Same as primary location
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
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)		 MD D0076082

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
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2009
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

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