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FIRST STEP FOOT & ANKLE, LLC
NPI 1942659081
Podiatrist in Covington, LA

Active since June 09, 2016
1970 N HIGHWAY 190, COVINGTON, LA 70433(844) 935-3338(985) 746-1940 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2016, Jun 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About First Step Foot & Ankle, Llc NPPES

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

FIRST STEP FOOT & ANKLE, LLC (NPI 1942659081) is a healthcare organization registered as a podiatrist in Covington, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. The organization lists Melannie White, Physician/surgeon/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942659081
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy213E00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST STEP FOOT & ANKLE, LLC
Location Address1970 N HIGHWAY 190Covington, LA 70433-5158
Mailing Address1970 N Highway 190Covington, LA 70433-5158 · (844) 935-3338 · Fax (985) 746-1940
Phone(844) 935-3338
Fax(985) 746-1940
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelannie WhitePhysician/surgeon/owner · (844) 985-3338
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1942659081 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213E00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · DPM200069
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
1970 N HIGHWAY 190, Covington, LA 70433
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2401807LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

First Step Foot & Ankle, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Melannie White, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1235417452
1970 N HIGHWAY 190
Covington, LA 70433
(844) 985-3338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

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

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 First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC is 1942659081. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2016.

Where is First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC located?

First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC is located at 1970 N Highway 190, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (844) 935-3338.

What is First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.

Is First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Podiatry) reassigns their Medicare billing to First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC 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 First Step Foot & Ankle, LLC was last updated on August 11, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.