MELANIE THERESA BARBER CNM
NPI 1053048918
Advanced Practice Midwife in Indianapolis, IN

Active since August 02, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 944-7010(317) 968-1028 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, Aug 8, 2022, Aug 2, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Melanie Theresa Barber Cnm NPPES

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

MELANIE THERESA BARBER CNM (NPI 1053048918) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (09000380A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053048918
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE THERESA BARBERCredential: CNM
Location Address550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Fax(317) 968-1028
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1053048918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 09000380A
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 363LX0001X · License 71012746A (IN)
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1705 Riley Hospital DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5109 · Phone (317) 944-7010 · Fax (317) 968-1028
Location 21701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-1239 · Phone (888) 484-3258

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid300065681IN
Other1102269879IN · Anthem Ptan

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie Theresa Barber Cnm 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 ID2466835525
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220823000723
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 Melanie Barber reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
340 W TENTH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,781 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46202 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 16

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Pediatrics
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Obstetrics & Gynecology
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
550 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 2440
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

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 Melanie Barber's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Barber is 1053048918. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2022.

Where is Melanie Barber located?

Melanie Barber practices at 550 University Blvd Ste 2440, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 944-7010.

What is Melanie Barber's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Melanie Barber enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Barber 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melanie Barber's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Barber reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Indiana University Health Care Associates, Inc (Indianapolis, IN) and Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN). 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 Melanie Barber's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Barber accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Barber 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 Melanie Barber affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Barber is affiliated with Indiana University Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Barber was last updated on May 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.