MELISA L PALMER PAC
NPI 1063492114
Physician Assistant in Brainerd, MN

Active since January 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
523 N 3RD ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401(218) 829-2861 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Melisa L Palmer Pac NPPES

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

MELISA L PALMER PAC (NPI 1063492114) is an individual physician assistant in Brainerd, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (11168) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063492114
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISA L PALMERCredential: PAC
Location Address523 N 3RD STBrainerd, MN 56401-3054
Mailing Address523 N 3rd StBrainerd, MN 56401-3054 · (218) 829-2861
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2016
NPI 1063492114 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MN · 11168
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

523 N 3RD ST, Brainerd, MN 56401

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melisa Lynn Sayler

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINS25127
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedS450MD
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedL603MD

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melisa L Palmer Pac 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 ID9133103039
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121011000032
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 2

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.
61 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brainerd, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240075
Location523 North 3rd StreetBrainerd, MN 56401 · Crow Wing County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56401 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 20

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

Hospitalist
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Social Worker (Clinical)
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Anesthesiology
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Family Medicine
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Emergency Medicine
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
523 N 3RD ST
BRAINERD, MN 56401
Dietitian, Registered
523 N 3RD ST, ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER
BRAINERD, MN 56401

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 Melisa Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melisa Palmer is 1063492114. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006. The provider is also known as Melisa Lynn Sayler.

Where is Melisa Palmer located?

Melisa Palmer practices at 523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401. The listed phone number is (218) 829-2861.

What is Melisa Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melisa Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melisa Palmer 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 Melisa Palmer accept?

Health plans from Medica list Melisa Palmer 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 Melisa Palmer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melisa Palmer is affiliated with Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melisa Palmer was last updated on January 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.