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

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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: August 02, 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, maintains a secondary practice location in Little Rock, and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2002).

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
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
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 Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Dr. Melissa A Wood-katz Md 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 ID1153351358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120503000399
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.

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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melissa Wood-katz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers 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 4 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.