MELISSA FREE
NPI 1083233464
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Hershey, PA

Active since April 15, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 623-0833 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2026, Jun 18, 2024, Apr 15, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Free NPPES

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

MELISSA FREE (NPI 1083233464) is an individual psychiatry provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Minnesota (82512) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis Park, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083233464
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA FREE
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110qBloomington, MN 55425-4516
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1083233464 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 82512
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Stagg

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13800 Park Nicollet BlvdSaint Louis Park, MN 55416-2527 · Phone (952) 993-1000

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

Melissa Free 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 ID5799101309
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240627000624
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 Melissa Free reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1000 NICOLLET MALL, TPS 260
Minneapolis, MN 55403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 2,527 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

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 Free's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Free is 1083233464. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2020. The provider is also known as Melissa Stagg.

Where is Melissa Free located?

Melissa Free practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 623-0833.

What is Melissa Free's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Melissa Free enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Free 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 Melissa Free's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Free reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Hershey, PA) and Park Nicollet Clinic (Minneapolis, MN). 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 Free's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Free accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Melissa Free 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 Free was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.