MELVIN A FERLITA M.D.
NPI 1427051952
Anesthesiology in Slidell, LA
About Melvin A Ferlita M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MELVIN A FERLITA M.D. (NPI 1427051952) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Slidell, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (022610) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lafayette.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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
Melvin A Ferlita M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Melvin Ferlita reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Slidell, LA 70458
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
New Iberia, LA 70563
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 470 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 7
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LASlidell Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LAOchsner Medical Center-Hancock
Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Saint Louis, MSOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SLIDELL, LA 70458
SLIDELL, LA 70458
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 Melvin Ferlita's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melvin Ferlita is 1427051952. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2005.
Where is Melvin Ferlita located?
Melvin Ferlita practices at 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458. The listed phone number is (985) 649-8767.
What is Melvin Ferlita's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Melvin Ferlita enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melvin Ferlita 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 Melvin Ferlita's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvin Ferlita reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (Slidell, LA) and Youngs Professional Services LLC (New Iberia, 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 Melvin Ferlita's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Melvin Ferlita accept?
Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Melvin Ferlita 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 Melvin Ferlita affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Melvin Ferlita is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melvin Ferlita was last updated on July 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Melvin A Ferlita, M.D. · NPI 1427051952
Anesthesiology physician in Slidell, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 30, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1427051952 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 30, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207L00000X
- **State license:** 022610 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1001 GAUSE BLVD, Slidell, LA 70458-2939
- **Phone:** (985) 649-8767
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Ochsner Clinic LLC (NPI 1245858828, Slidell, LA); Youngs Professional Services LLC (NPI 1922178599, New Iberia, LA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans, class of 1995
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 20, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1491128 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1427051952) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.