Quick answers
- Does Melvin J. Marque Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin J. Marque Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melvin J. Marque Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 80 Original Medicare patients and 401 services for Melvin J. Marque Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melvin J. Marque Iii's NPI number?
- 1063404747. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melvin J. Marque Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 80 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 401 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)170 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)57 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)27 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)16 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Anxiety26%
- Diabetes24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin J. Marque Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1905 Country Club RdLake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 990‑8000
- 2400 Ryan StLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 433‑1260
- 301 S Cities Service HwySulphur, LA 70663 (337) 888‑3171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin J. Marque Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Charles Urgent Care14 clinicians in the group
- Lcuc Family Physicians Urgent Care LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Charles Urgent Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063404747 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians