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MELISSA L. PENNEBAKER NP
NPI 1629205315
Nurse Practitioner - Family in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 19, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 302, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115(504) 897-8970(504) 897-8777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Melissa L. Pennebaker Np NPPES

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

MELISSA L. PENNEBAKER NP (NPI 1629205315) is an individual family provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP03897) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629205315
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA L. PENNEBAKERCredential: NP
Location Address3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 302New Orleans, LA 70115-3500
Mailing Address3525 Prytania St, Suite 302New Orleans, LA 70115-3500
Phone(504) 897-8970
Fax(504) 897-8777
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2010
✔ NPI 1629205315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP03897
3525 PRYTANIA ST, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1893528LA
Medicare PIN3B148LA

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 Magnolia Health and more.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

Melissa L. Pennebaker Np 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 ID143372094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090723000535
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
44 services17 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
37 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
18 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

West Jefferson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marrero, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190039
Location1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190046
Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality77.77
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. GRANT JACKSON BUTTERBAUGH JR. PHD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 309
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 309-9855
MS. BETTY BENNETT ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 526
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 648-2541
HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS LLC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 302
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 897-8970
DR. MARY MADONNA BAUDIER M.D.
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE #620
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 897-4425
DR. DEIRDRE HOOPER M.D.
Dermatology
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 501
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 895-3376
DR. JAMIE R LURIE M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 526
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 648-2510
KATHY BERNSTEIN
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 526
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 648-2500
BROOKE STEIN DUFFY FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3525 PRYTANIA ST, SUITE 402
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
Orleans Parish (504) 648-2520

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 Pennebaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Pennebaker is 1629205315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2009.

Where is Melissa Pennebaker located?

Melissa Pennebaker practices at 3525 Prytania St Suite 302, New Orleans, LA 70115. The listed phone number is (504) 897-8970.

What is Melissa Pennebaker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Pennebaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Pennebaker 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 Melissa Pennebaker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Melissa Pennebaker 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 Melissa Pennebaker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Pennebaker is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center and Touro Infirmary.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Pennebaker was last updated on November 3, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years 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.