MRS. MELISSA SUE PUFFENBARGER M.D.
NPI 1023377769
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Louisville, KY

Active since May 15, 2012PECOS Enrolled
231 E CHESTNUT ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 629-6000(502) 852-8556 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 14, 2023, Aug 18, 2022, Oct 29, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mrs. Melissa Sue Puffenbarger M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA SUE PUFFENBARGER M.D. (NPI 1023377769) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (56472) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023377769
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0204X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA SUE PUFFENBARGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address231 E CHESTNUT STLouisville, KY 40202-1821
Mailing AddressPo Box 776879Chicago, IL 60677-6879 · (502) 588-9490 · Fax (502) 272-5116
Fax(502) 852-8556
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 14, 2023
NPI 1023377769 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0204X
Licenses Licensed in KY · 56472 Licensed in MO · 2015029488
Definition

A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 207PP0204X · License 56472 (KY)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2015029488 (MO)
231 E CHESTNUT ST, Louisville, KY 40202

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11000 S LimestoneLexington, KY 40536-0001 · Phone (859) 323-5901 · Fax (859) 323-3040
Location 2615 S New Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63141 · Phone (314) 251-6816

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Melissa Sue Puffenbarger 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.

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.

Surgery
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Pediatrics
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Pediatrics
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Pediatrics
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Pediatrics
231 E CHESTNUT ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

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 Puffenbarger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Puffenbarger is 1023377769. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2012.

Where is Melissa Puffenbarger located?

Melissa Puffenbarger practices at 231 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 629-6000.

What is Melissa Puffenbarger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.

Is Melissa Puffenbarger enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Puffenbarger accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Melissa Puffenbarger 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 Puffenbarger was last updated on December 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.