Provider Profile
Melissa K. Neal, OT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Melissa Neal
Melissa K. Neal, OT is a healthcare provider in Amite, LA specializing in occupational therapist in private practice. Melissa is also listed as specializing in occupational therapist. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 166 Medicare patients across 1,830 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using functional activities, and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1487623450.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (985) 748-7878
- Email not available
Practice Locations
216 NORTH SECOND ST
Amite, LA 70422
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Occupational Therapy generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Autism
- Hand injuries
- Stroke recovery
Brain and nerves
- Chemo Brain
- Concussion
- Muscle Stiffness and Spasticity
Chronic Conditions
- Joint Hypermobility
- Long COVID
- Lymphedema
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Cognitive
- Executive dysfunction
Daily Function
- Loss of Independence with Daily Tasks
General wellness
- Chronic fatigue
Hand and arm
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hand and finger fractures
- Jammed Finger
- Mallet Finger
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Torn Hand Tendon
Infant and pediatric
- Baby Flat Head
- Torticollis and Head Tilting
Mobility & Safety
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Limb Loss and Amputation
Nerve & Joint Pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Joint Contractures and Stiffness
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Pain
- Tennis elbow
- Thumb Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
- Wrist Fractures and Sprains
Neurological
- Alzheimer's disease
- Essential tremor
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic brain injury
Pediatric and sensory
- Frequent Meltdowns and Emotional Outbursts
- Sensory overload and sensory issues
- Toe Walking In Children
Pelvic health
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Sensory & Development
- ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Clumsiness and Coordination Problems
- Developmental delay
- Difficulty Handwriting
- Down Syndrome
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Pregnancy back pain
Vision
- Low Vision and Daily Vision Problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Ergonomic assessment
- Fine motor skill rehab
- Hand therapy
Brain and nerves
- Concussion evaluation
- Interactive Metronome Therapy
Cognitive
- Executive Function Coaching
Cognitive & Vision
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Low Vision Therapy
Daily Function
- Adaptive Equipment Training
- Daily Living Skills Training
- Joint Protection Training
Everyday living
- Energy Conservation Training
- Sleep Routine and Sleep Hygiene Coaching
General OT
- Adult Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Aquatic Occupational Therapy
- Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Hand and arm
- Hand and Pinch Strengthening
- Joint Mobilization for Hand and Wrist
- Paraffin Wax Bath Treatment
- Therapeutic Ultrasound for Hand and Wrist
Home & Safety
- Bathroom Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Infant and pediatric
- Infant Tummy Time and Positioning Coaching
Mobility & Equipment
- Assistive Computer Technology Assessment
- Fall Prevention Training
- Safe Transfer Training
- Wheelchair Evaluation and Fitting
Pain management
- Dry Needling for Arm and Shoulder Pain
Pediatric & Sensory
- Feeding Therapy
- Handwriting Therapy
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Primitive Reflex Integration
- Sensory Diet Development
- Sensory Integration Therapy
Pediatric and sensory
- Self-Regulation and Calming Strategies
- Social Skills Group Therapy
- Therapeutic Listening Program
Pelvic health
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Specialized Rehab
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Driver Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Mirror Therapy
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Prosthetic Training
Splints & Braces
- Custom Splint Making
- Splint Adjustment and Modification
Therapy & Rehab
- Kinesiology taping
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Scar Management and Desensitization
Vision and brain
- Visual Perceptual Training
Workplace Rehab
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Work Hardening Program
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,830 services · 166 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
518 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
373 | As often as other peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
329 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
277 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Application of hot wax bath | Treatment | 97018 |
171 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Re-evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97168 |
44 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes | Treatment | 97166 |
28 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Billing code | G0283 |
90 | As often as other peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melissa K. Neal specialize in?
Melissa K. Neal is an occupational therapist in private practice in Amite, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Melissa K. Neal located?
Melissa K. Neal is listed at 216 North Second St, Amite, LA 70422. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Melissa K. Neal's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 748-7878. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Melissa K. Neal's NPI number?
Melissa K. Neal's National Provider Identifier is 1487623450. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Melissa K. Neal train?
Melissa K. Neal attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melissa K. Neal been practicing?
Melissa K. Neal has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melissa K. Neal do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa K. Neal provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using functional activities. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melissa K. Neal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa K. Neal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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