DR. MELYNDA NICOLE SIMMONS MD
NPI 1902548092
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 10, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 TULANE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-7808(504) 988-3971 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, Apr 10, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Melynda Nicole Simmons Md NPPES

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

DR. MELYNDA NICOLE SIMMONS MD (NPI 1902548092) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (346170) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902548092
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELYNDA NICOLE SIMMONSCredential: MD
Location Address1415 TULANE AVENew Orleans, LA 70112-2600
Mailing Address1430 Tulane Ave # 8050New Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-7809 · Fax (504) 988-3971
Fax(504) 988-3971
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
NPI 1902548092 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in LA · 346170
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1415 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112

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

Dr. Melynda Nicole Simmons Md 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 ID9931614914
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250717002046
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Surgery
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Rehabilitation Unit
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orthopaedic Surgery
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Registered Nurse
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Family Medicine
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
General Acute Care Hospital
1415 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Melynda Simmons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melynda Simmons is 1902548092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2022.

Where is Melynda Simmons located?

Melynda Simmons practices at 1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-7808.

What is Melynda Simmons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Melynda Simmons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melynda Simmons 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 Melynda Simmons 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 Melynda Simmons 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 Melynda Simmons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melynda Simmons is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melynda Simmons was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.