Quick answers
- Does Melvin M. Trotter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melvin M. Trotter 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.
- What is Melvin M. Trotter's NPI number?
- 1568565679. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melvin M. Trotter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melvin M. Trotter at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
Practice locations
Addresses where Melvin M. Trotter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8762 Hwy 182Opelousas, LA 70570 (337) 942‑3390
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melvin M. Trotter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care Center, Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care Center, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568565679 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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