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 Slidell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1995).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Other Identifiers 5
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LAOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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.
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 Slidell Memorial Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melvin Ferlita was last updated on October 29, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
