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DR. MELISSA A WOOD-KATZ MD
NPI 1023040581
Pediatrics in St Simons Island, GA

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7230, ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522(912) 634-2795(912) 638-5636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2021, Mar 26, 2018, Dec 17, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Melissa A Wood-katz Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA A WOOD-KATZ MD (NPI 1023040581) is an individual pediatrics provider in St Simons Island, Georgia, licensed in Arkansas (E-6154) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Little Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023040581
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA A WOOD-KATZCredential: MD
Location Address7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7230St Simons Island, GA 31522-2286
Mailing AddressPo Box 251418Little Rock, AR 72225-1418 · (501) 364-1100
Phone(912) 634-2795
Fax(912) 638-5636
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2021
✔ NPI 1023040581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E-6154✔ Licensed in GA · 074624
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7230, St Simons Island, GA 31522
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Childrens Way # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · Phone (501) 364-1100

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid333473715BGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan 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)

Dr. Melissa A Wood-katz Md 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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Wood-katz reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cooperative Healthcare Services Inc
4.6 mi
Clinic/Center
2415 PARKWOOD DR
Brunswick, GA 31520
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 339 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417979402 (912) 466-7000
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
675 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
676 mi
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
3901 MCCAIN PARK DR STE 102
North Little Rock, AR 72116
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1114255353 (Arkansas)
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750456638 (501) 771-8261
Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC
678 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 653 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629889464 (501) 364-2526

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31522 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MELINDA H PETERLIN MD
Pediatrics
7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7230
ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522
Glynn County (912) 634-2795
COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7230
ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522
Glynn County (912) 466-5840
MRS. LEANNA MEADE HOLLANDER DO
Pediatrics
7000 WELLNESS WAY STE 7230
ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522
Glynn County (912) 466-5840

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 Wood-katz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Wood-katz is 1023040581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Melissa Wood-katz located?

Melissa Wood-katz practices at 7000 Wellness Way Ste 7230, St Simons Island, GA 31522. The listed phone number is (912) 634-2795.

What is Melissa Wood-katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Melissa Wood-katz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Wood-katz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Wood-katz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Wood-katz reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Cooperative Healthcare Services Inc (Brunswick, GA), Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR), University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (North Little Rock, AR) and Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (Little Rock, AR). 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 Wood-katz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Wood-katz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Melissa Wood-katz 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 Wood-katz was last updated on September 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.