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ERNESTINA MELICOFF-PORTILLO M.D.
NPI 1073817201
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Houston, TX

Active since January 03, 2011PECOS Enrolled
6701 FANNIN ST FL 10, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 822-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ernestina Melicoff-portillo M.d. NPPES

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

ERNESTINA MELICOFF-PORTILLO M.D. (NPI 1073817201) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7561) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073817201
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameERNESTINA MELICOFF-PORTILLOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6701 FANNIN ST FL 10Houston, TX 77030-2608
Mailing Address6701 Fannin St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-2608 · (832) 822-3300 · Fax (832) 825-3308
Phone(832) 822-3300
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1073817201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N7561
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License N7561 (TX)
6701 FANNIN ST FL 10, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16621 Fannin St, CC1040.00Houston, TX 77030-2303 · Phone (832) 822-3300 · Fax (832) 825-3308

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Ernestina Melicoff-portillo M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. MARIA CAROLINA GAZZANEO M.D
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6701 FANNIN ST FL 10
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
DALLAS PARRISH APRN, CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST FL 10
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 822-3300
ANNA SCHRADER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6701 FANNIN ST FL 10
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 822-3300

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 Ernestina Melicoff-portillo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernestina Melicoff-portillo is 1073817201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2011.

Where is Ernestina Melicoff-portillo located?

Ernestina Melicoff-portillo practices at 6701 Fannin St Fl 10, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 822-3300.

What is Ernestina Melicoff-portillo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Ernestina Melicoff-portillo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernestina Melicoff-portillo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ernestina Melicoff-portillo accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Ernestina Melicoff-portillo 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 Ernestina Melicoff-portillo was last updated on October 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.