MELVIN LLOYD PARNELL M.D. NPI 1871548933

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1871548933
  • Provider Name: MELVIN LLOYD PARNELL, M.D.
  • Classification: Orthopaedic Surgery - 207X00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • Address: 3600 HOUMA BLVD
    METAIRIE, LA
    ZIP 70006
  • Phone: (504) 309-6500

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Melvin Lloyd Parnell, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgery in Metairie, LA. The provider is an orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. Melvin Lloyd Parnell, M.D. NPI is 1871548933. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

3600 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006-230
Phone: (504) 309-6500
Fax: (504) 309-6585

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
  • Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7325)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS:20610)
  • Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS:20550)
  • X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS:73562)
  • Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes (HCPCS:97750)
  • X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72100)
  • X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
  • X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
  • X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS:72170)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (HCPCS:73721)
  • X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73630)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS:72148)
  • X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72040)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/24/2006 and was last updated on 12/29/2015.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery015829LOUISIANAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
128002OTHERLOUISIANABLUE CROSS
21363286MEDICAIDLOUISIANA
3200004490MEDICARE PINLOUISIANA
4B89397MEDICARE UPINLOUISIANA
54293777OTHERLOUISIANAAETNA
684138OTHERLOUISIANACOVENTRY
750982MEDICARE PINLOUISIANA
850982DC48MEDICARE PINLOUISIANA

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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