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MELISSA S PIEPKORN M.D.
NPI 1013100106
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since August 22, 2007PECOS Enrolled
602 INDIANA AVE, LUBBOCK, TX 79415(806) 775-8808(806) 775-9181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melissa S Piepkorn M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELISSA S PIEPKORN M.D. (NPI 1013100106) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (M8255) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013100106
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA S PIEPKORNCredential: M.D.
Location Address602 INDIANA AVELubbock, TX 79415-3364
Mailing Address14603 County Road 2120Lubbock, TX 79423-1016 · (806) 535-9450 · Fax (806) 775-9181
Phone(806) 775-8808
Fax(806) 775-9181
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2011
✔ NPI 1013100106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M8255
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
602 INDIANA AVE, Lubbock, TX 79415
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa S Piepkorn M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Piepkorn reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Covenant Medical Group
1.2 mi
Family Medicine
2215 NASHVILLE AVE
Lubbock, TX 79410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 309 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376598904 (806) 725-4800
Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc.
457 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR
Houston, TX 77082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 508 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649377359 (281) 293-7774

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WEERAPONG LILITWAT MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 775-8813
TABITHA ANKERS MD
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 743-2373
DR. BENJAMIN MORRIS MERRILL MD
Family Medicine
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 743-9098
CASSIDY DIEDE AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 743-2891
TALLES BARROSO PINTO DE CAMPOS SIDRONIO MD
Anesthesiology
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 743-2891
LILLIAN AMEZQUITA
Emergency Medicine
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 775-8200
MRS. SUSAN N BROWN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 775-9700
HIEP-HUY JAMIE TRAN DO
Emergency Medicine
602 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79415
Lubbock County (806) 775-8459

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Piepkorn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Piepkorn is 1013100106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2007.

Where is Melissa Piepkorn located?

Melissa Piepkorn practices at 602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415. The listed phone number is (806) 775-8808.

What is Melissa Piepkorn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Melissa Piepkorn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Piepkorn is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Piepkorn's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Piepkorn reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Covenant Medical Group (Lubbock, TX) and Pediatrix Medical Group Of Texas Billing, Inc. (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melissa Piepkorn's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Piepkorn accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Melissa Piepkorn as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Piepkorn was last updated on August 23, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.