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MELISA BELL POINDEXTER
NPI 1386496818
Counselor - Mental Health in Shreveport, LA

Active since April 05, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1541 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 626-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Melisa Bell Poindexter NPPES

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

MELISA BELL POINDEXTER (NPI 1386496818) is an individual mental health provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (8852) and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386496818
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMELISA BELL POINDEXTER
Location Address1541 KINGS HWYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1512 W Kirby PlShreveport, LA 71103-3822
Phone(318) 626-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1386496818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 8852
1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melisa Bell Poindexter 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 ID3274075726
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240612000341
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

PRATIK AGRAWAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
SHAHEENA ANENE
Pediatrics
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
UDAY KUMAR CHALWADI
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
AYA MOUHAFFEL MD
Anesthesiology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
JENNIFER B CYPHER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
STEVEN R BAILEY MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
DR. RUSSELL SCOTT ANDERSON MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
PEIMIN ZHU M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000

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 Melisa Poindexter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melisa Poindexter is 1386496818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2024.

Where is Melisa Poindexter located?

Melisa Poindexter practices at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 626-0000.

What is Melisa Poindexter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Melisa Poindexter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melisa Poindexter 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 Melisa Poindexter accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Melisa Poindexter 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.

Is Melisa Poindexter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melisa Poindexter is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melisa Poindexter was last updated on April 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.