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DR. MELISSA ETAGE MANUEL DC
NPI 1205044229
Chiropractor in Jena, LA

Active since May 21, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
155 NINTH ST STE B, JENA, LA 71342(318) 992-2022(318) 992-2037 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa Etage Manuel Dc NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA ETAGE MANUEL DC (NPI 1205044229) is an individual chiropractor in Jena, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1234) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205044229
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA ETAGE MANUELCredential: DC
Location Address155 NINTH ST STE BJena, LA 71342-3900
Mailing AddressPo Box 1333Jena, LA 71342-1333 · (318) 992-2022 · Fax (318) 992-2037
Phone(318) 992-2022
Fax(318) 992-2037
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLife Chiropractic CollegeGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1205044229 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 1234
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
155 NINTH ST STE B, Jena, LA 71342
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Etage Manuel Dc 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 ID6103713375
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040302000882

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Manuel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Melissa Etage Manuel, D.C., LLC
Same address
Chiropractor
155 NINTH STREET, SUITE B
Jena, LA 71342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Melissa Etage Manuel Dc LLC
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548063431 (318) 992-2022
Walter P. Creel, D.C., Inc.
5.7 mi
Chiropractor
12051 HWY 84 WEST
Jena, LA 71342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306018510 (318) 992-2022

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
211 services71 patients
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
142 services44 patients

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 Melissa Manuel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Manuel is 1205044229. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2007.

Where is Melissa Manuel located?

Melissa Manuel practices at 155 Ninth St Ste B, Jena, LA 71342. The listed phone number is (318) 992-2022.

What is Melissa Manuel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Melissa Manuel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Manuel 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Manuel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Manuel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Melissa Etage Manuel, D.C., LLC (Jena, LA) and Walter P. Creel, D.C., Inc. (Jena, LA). Each 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 Melissa Manuel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Manuel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 3 other insurers list Melissa Manuel 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 Melissa Manuel was last updated on October 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.