Quick answers
- Does Melissa Montgomery accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Montgomery 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 Melissa Montgomery see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 335 services for Melissa Montgomery. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa Montgomery's NPI number?
- 1952589921. 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 Melissa Montgomery, 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 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 335 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)73 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)42 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)19 services
- Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent (74420)18 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%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Diabetes39%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Melissa Montgomery works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa Montgomery 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191324
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Montgomery is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1515 River RdJefferson, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3910
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Montgomery as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952589921 |
| 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
- 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