DR. MELANIE MCKISSACK HANDLEY M.D.
NPI 1053579961
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX
About Dr. Melanie Mckissack Handley M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MELANIE MCKISSACK HANDLEY M.D. (NPI 1053579961) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0997) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2008).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Melanie Mckissack Handley M.d. 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77057
HOUSTON, TX 77057
HOUSTON, TX 77057
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 Handley's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melanie Handley is 1053579961. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2008.
Where is Melanie Handley located?
Melanie Handley practices at 2411 Fountain View Dr Ste. 200, Houston, TX 77057. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.
What is Melanie Handley's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Melanie Handley enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melanie Handley 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 Handley accept?
Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Handley 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melanie Handley was last updated on March 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
