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MELISA FARIAS D.O.
NPI 1629423264
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Terrytown, LA

Active since May 02, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE B230, TERRYTOWN, LA 70056(504) 341-0038(504) 341-0320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melisa Farias D.o. NPPES

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

MELISA FARIAS D.O. (NPI 1629423264) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Terrytown, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (341303) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hudson.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629423264
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameMELISA FARIASCredential: D.O.
Location Address1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE B230Terrytown, LA 70056-7059
Mailing Address1700 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste B230Terrytown, LA 70056-7059 · (045) 341-0038 · Fax (504) 341-0320
Phone(504) 341-0038
Fax(504) 341-0320
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1629423264 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 341303
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License UO4947 (FL)
1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE B230, Terrytown, LA 70056
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 114000 Fivay RdHudson, FL 34667-7103 · Phone (727) 819-2966 · Fax (727) 819-2928

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melisa Farias D.o. 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 ID5799078036
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260112003787
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melisa Farias reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
1.2 mi
General Practice
120 OCHSNER BLVD
Gretna, LA 70056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053555458 (504) 842-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HEART OF HOSPICE LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE B230
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 341-0038
PALLIATIVE CARE AT HEART, LLC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE B230
TERRYTOWN, LA 70056
Jefferson Parish (504) 321-7981

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 Farias's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melisa Farias is 1629423264. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2016.

Where is Melisa Farias located?

Melisa Farias practices at 1700 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste B230, Terrytown, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 341-0038.

What is Melisa Farias's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Melisa Farias enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melisa Farias 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 organization bills Medicare for Melisa Farias's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melisa Farias reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (Gretna, LA). The 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 Melisa Farias's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melisa Farias accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Melisa Farias 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 Farias affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melisa Farias is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melisa Farias was last updated on August 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.