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DR. MERIL JOSEPH DUFRENE JR. D.C.
NPI 1285612150
Chiropractor - Sports Physician in Alexandria, LA

Active since January 02, 2006
3327 JACKSON ST, SUITE F, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301(318) 445-2513(318) 445-2910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Meril Joseph Dufrene Jr. D.c. NPPES

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

DR. MERIL JOSEPH DUFRENE JR. D.C. (NPI 1285612150) is an individual sports physician in Alexandria, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (761) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285612150
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111NS0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERIL JOSEPH DUFRENE JR.Credential: D.C.
Location Address3327 JACKSON ST, SUITE FAlexandria, LA 71301-3372
Mailing Address3327 Jackson St, Suite FAlexandria, LA 71301-3372 · (318) 445-2513 · Fax (318) 445-2910
Phone(318) 445-2513
Fax(318) 445-2910
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1285612150 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractor · Sports PhysicianChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111NS0005X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 761
Definition
A sports chiropractor is uniquely trained to provide care and treatment of injuries or illness resulting from sports and physical fitness activities. Doctors of Chiropractic with the Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) or the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), sport specialty certifications from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, have advanced training in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Extremity care, rehabilitation and soft tissue procedures are common skills utilized by these doctors. The specialty training covers a broad spectrum from the pediatric athlete to professional and Olympic athletes, and everything in between, using a variety of techniques and modalities.
3327 JACKSON ST, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Other Identifiers 1

Other3079ALA · Blue Cross/blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

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

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.

ALL ABOUT FAMILIES, INC.
Nursing Care
3327 JACKSON ST, SUITE D
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Rapides Parish (318) 487-9336
ALL ABOUT FAMILIES, INC.
Nursing Care
3327 JACKSON ST, SUITE D
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Rapides Parish (318) 487-9336
ALL ABOUT FAMILIES, INC.
Nursing Care
3327 JACKSON ST, SUITE D
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
Rapides Parish (318) 487-9336

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 Meril Dufrene's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meril Dufrene is 1285612150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2006.

Where is Meril Dufrene located?

Meril Dufrene practices at 3327 Jackson St Suite F, Alexandria, LA 71301. The listed phone number is (318) 445-2513.

What is Meril Dufrene's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor, specializing in Sports Physician, with taxonomy code 111NS0005X.

What insurance does Meril Dufrene accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Meril Dufrene 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 Meril Dufrene was last updated on May 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.