Quick answers
- Does Michael S. Melancon Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael S. Melancon Jr. 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 Michael S. Melancon Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 205 services for Michael S. Melancon Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michael S. Melancon Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1467210492. 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 Michael S. Melancon Jr., 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 205 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)76 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)55 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)48 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol73%
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael S. Melancon Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4920 Church St, Suite EZachary, LA 70791 (225) 658‑1808
- 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 924‑2424
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael S. Melancon Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic LLC146 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Louisiana →
Other occupational therapists in Zachary
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Zachary, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OT |
|---|---|
| School | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467210492 |
| 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