MELISSA ACQUAZZINO M.D. – NPI #1871722413
Pediatrics

A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.

MELISSA ACQUAZZINO is a physician located in OMAHA, NE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871722413 to MELISSA ACQUAZZINO on July 03, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name MELISSA PLOG. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0207X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on May 08, 2017. 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 ACQUAZZINO below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA ACQUAZZINO

NPI Number
1871722413
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA ACQUAZZINO
Former Name: MELISSA PLOG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
EMILE 42ND ST
OMAHA, NE 68198-0001
Phone: (402) 955-8125 Fax: (402) 955-8140
Mailing address
988102 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR
OMAHA, NE 68198-8102
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MELISSA ACQUAZZINO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWI1871722413
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
2080P0207X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (Primary)
NE 26793
208000000X
- Pediatrics
NE 6155

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

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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