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MS. MELISSA ALLEN FOSTER FNP-BC
NPI 1013484872
Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, TN

Active since October 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
3228 FOUNTAIN PARK BLVD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917(865) 771-2321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Ms. Melissa Allen Foster Fnp-bc NPPES

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

MS. MELISSA ALLEN FOSTER FNP-BC (NPI 1013484872) is an individual nurse practitioner in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (25097) and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013484872
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA ALLEN FOSTERCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address3228 FOUNTAIN PARK BLVDKnoxville, TN 37917-2956
Mailing Address3228 Fountain Park BlvdKnoxville, TN 37917-2956 · (865) 771-2321
Phone(865) 771-2321
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateOctober 30, 2018
✔ NPI 1013484872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 25097
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
3228 FOUNTAIN PARK BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37917
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Other Identifiers 1

Other25097TN · Aprn License Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Melissa Allen Foster Fnp-bc is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406182021
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190719001104
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
20 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37917 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.69/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.28
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$94.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Foster is 1013484872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 30, 2018.

Where is Melissa Foster located?

Melissa Foster practices at 3228 Fountain Park Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37917. The listed phone number is (865) 771-2321.

What is Melissa Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melissa Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Foster is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melissa Foster accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Foster 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.

Is Melissa Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Foster is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Foster was last updated on October 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.