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DR. KATHRYN WIGGINS MELANCON MD
NPI 1104567106
Pediatrics in Destrehan, LA

Active since April 05, 2022PECOS Enrolled
13100 RIVER RD STE 250, DESTREHAN, LA 70047(985) 764-6036(985) 764-0179 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, Apr 5, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Kathryn Wiggins Melancon Md NPPES

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

DR. KATHRYN WIGGINS MELANCON MD (NPI 1104567106) is an individual pediatrics provider in Destrehan, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (346951) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104567106
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHRYN WIGGINS MELANCONCredential: MD
Location Address13100 RIVER RD STE 250Destrehan, LA 70047-5226
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Phone(985) 764-6036
Fax(985) 764-0179
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1104567106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 346951✔ Licensed in LA · 39
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
13100 RIVER RD STE 250, Destrehan, LA 70047
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kathryn Wiggins Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118-5720 · Phone (504) 899-9511

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kathryn Wiggins Melancon Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9638655475
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260112000524
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn Melancon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
Same address
General Practice
13100 RIVER RD
Destrehan, LA 70047
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407251903 (985) 764-7669

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70047 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Kathryn Melancon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Melancon is 1104567106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2022. The provider is also known as Kathryn Wiggins MD.

Where is Kathryn Melancon located?

Kathryn Melancon practices at 13100 River Rd Ste 250, Destrehan, LA 70047. The listed phone number is (985) 764-6036.

What is Kathryn Melancon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kathryn Melancon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Melancon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathryn Melancon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Melancon reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (Destrehan, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kathryn Melancon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathryn Melancon accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Kathryn Melancon 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 Kathryn Melancon was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.