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DR. MELVIN ANDERSON D.D.S
NPI 1720029531
Dentist in Lafayette, LA

Active since June 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2865 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 117, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506(337) 988-9399 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Melvin Anderson D.d.s NPPES

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

DR. MELVIN ANDERSON D.D.S (NPI 1720029531) is an individual dentist in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (4853) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720029531
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELVIN ANDERSONCredential: D.D.S
Location Address2865 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 117Lafayette, LA 70506
Mailing Address2865 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 117Lafayette, LA 70506-5943 · (337) 988-9399
Phone(337) 988-9399
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2018
✔ NPI 1720029531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 4853
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
2865 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 117, Lafayette, LA 70506
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1848531LA

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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melvin Anderson D.d.s is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70506 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Anderson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Anderson is 1720029531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006.

Where is Melvin Anderson located?

Melvin Anderson practices at 2865 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 117, Lafayette, LA 70506. The listed phone number is (337) 988-9399.

What is Melvin Anderson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Melvin Anderson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin Anderson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melvin Anderson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and BEST Life and 12 other insurers list Melvin Anderson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Anderson was last updated on June 19, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.