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DR. MELISSA L HEMELT MD
NPI 1992045827
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Slidell, LA

Active since March 01, 2013
1597 GAUSE BLVD, SUITE B, SLIDELL, LA 70458(985) 641-7747(985) 641-7745 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Melissa L Hemelt Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA L HEMELT MD (NPI 1992045827) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Slidell, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD024235) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992045827
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RB0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA L HEMELTCredential: MD
Location Address1597 GAUSE BLVD, SUITE BSlidell, LA 70458-2245
Mailing Address1597 Gause Blvd, Suite BSlidell, LA 70458-2245 · (985) 641-7747 · Fax (985) 641-7745
Phone(985) 641-7747
Fax(985) 641-7745
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2013
✔ NPI 1992045827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RB0002X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD024235
Definition
An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
1597 GAUSE BLVD, Slidell, LA 70458
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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 Hemelt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Hemelt is 1992045827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2013.

Where is Melissa Hemelt located?

Melissa Hemelt practices at 1597 Gause Blvd Suite B, Slidell, LA 70458. The listed phone number is (985) 641-7747.

What is Melissa Hemelt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Hemelt was last updated on March 1, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.