MELISSA HOPE PORTER P.A.-C.
NPI 1124008602
Physician Assistant in Tallahassee, FL

Active since January 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2181 ORANGE AVE E, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311(850) 878-0191(850) 706-3995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2025, Aug 29, 2022, Feb 3, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melissa Hope Porter P.a.-c. NPPES

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

MELISSA HOPE PORTER P.A.-C. (NPI 1124008602) is an individual physician assistant in Tallahassee, Florida, licensed in Georgia (3765) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124008602
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA HOPE PORTERCredential: P.A.-C.
Location Address2181 ORANGE AVE ETallahassee, FL 32311-6144
Mailing Address2181 Orange Ave ETallahassee, FL 32311-6144 · (850) 878-0191 · Fax (850) 706-3995
Fax(850) 706-3995
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2025
NPI 1124008602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 3765 Licensed in FL · PA9113435
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.
2181 ORANGE AVE E, Tallahassee, FL 32311

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)

Melissa Hope Porter P.a.-c. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
73 services25 patients
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.
57 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32311 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Respiratory Therapist, Registered
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Social Worker (Clinical)
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Optometrist
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Pharmacist
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Internal Medicine
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311
Nurse Practitioner
2181 ORANGE AVE E
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311

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 Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Porter is 1124008602. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Where is Melissa Porter located?

Melissa Porter practices at 2181 Orange Ave E, Tallahassee, FL 32311. The listed phone number is (850) 878-0191.

What is Melissa Porter's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Porter enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Porter accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Melissa Porter 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 Porter was last updated on May 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.