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MELANIE PAUL FRANCIS PA-C
NPI 1023780285
Physician Assistant - Medical in Coushatta, LA

Active since October 05, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1635 MARVEL ST, COUSHATTA, LA 71019(318) 294-4498 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2026, Aug 3, 2022, Oct 5, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melanie Paul Francis Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELANIE PAUL FRANCIS PA-C (NPI 1023780285) is an individual medical provider in Coushatta, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (329477) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023780285
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AM0700X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE PAUL FRANCISCredential: PA-C
Location Address1635 MARVEL STCoushatta, LA 71019-9022
Mailing Address4743 Highway 155Coushatta, LA 71019-7113 · (318) 294-4498
Phone(318) 294-4498
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1023780285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · MedicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AM0700X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 329477
1635 MARVEL ST, Coushatta, LA 71019
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11549 E 70th St Ste 300Shreveport, LA 71105-5056 · Phone (318) 300-3898 · Fax (318) 797-4241

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2575091LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie Paul Francis Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113317025
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211208003185
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Coushatta Health Care Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Coushatta, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number191312
Location1635 Marvel StreetCoushatta, LA 71019 · Red River County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. CHRISTOPHER TROY BAMBURG PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2000
J.L. NURSE PRACTITIONER, LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2081
MISTI LELONG MORGAN APRN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2000
CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2000
DR. JOSHUA RAY CASON MD
Family Medicine
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2085
LAVORA BABERS-WILSON APRN-NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2081
CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
Emergency Medicine
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-2124
COUSHATTA ER PHYSICIANS
Emergency Medicine
1635 MARVEL ST
COUSHATTA, LA 71019
Red River Parish (318) 932-9980

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melanie Francis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Francis is 1023780285. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2021.

Where is Melanie Francis located?

Melanie Francis practices at 1635 Marvel St, Coushatta, LA 71019. The listed phone number is (318) 294-4498.

What is Melanie Francis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Medical, with taxonomy code 363AM0700X.

Is Melanie Francis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Francis is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melanie Francis accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Melanie Francis as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Melanie Francis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Francis is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Christus Coushatta Health Care Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Francis was last updated on May 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.