MELINDA BESS APRN-FNP BC
NPI 1124442140
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Somerset, KY

Q: What is Melinda Bess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Bess is 1124442140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2014.

Q: What is Melinda Bess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Bess was last updated on May 31, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.

Active since February 11, 2014PECOS Enrolled

31 MARK SHOPVILLE RD, SOMERSET, KY 42503(606) 485-4553(606) 485-4550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 31, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Melinda Bess Aprn-fnp Bc NPPES

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

MELINDA BESS APRN-FNP BC (NPI 1124442140) is an individual family provider in Somerset, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3008524) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124442140

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameMELINDA BESSCredential: APRN-FNP BC

Location Address31 MARK SHOPVILLE RDSomerset, KY 42503-7533

Mailing AddressPo Box 100Nancy, KY 42544-0100 · (606) 485-4553 · Fax (606) 485-4550

Phone(606) 485-4553

Fax(606) 485-4550

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateFebruary 11, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateMay 31, 2016

✔ NPI 1124442140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 3008524

31 MARK SHOPVILLE RD, Somerset, KY 42503

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melinda Bess Aprn-fnp Bc 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melinda Bess reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

8.6 mi

Rural Health

754 S HIGHWAY 27
Somerset, KY 42501

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
1,441 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740885318 (606) 677-6787

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 42503 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

$82.24 typical visit price

range $52.76 – $162.27

Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.94 typical visit price

range $16.53 – $131.99

Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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

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

EASTERN PULASKI RURAL HEALTH CLINIC,PLLC

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

31 MARK SHOPVILLE RD
SOMERSET, KY 42503

Pulaski County (606) 636-4214

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 Melinda Bess's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Bess is 1124442140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2014.

Where is Melinda Bess located?

Melinda Bess practices at 31 Mark Shopville Rd, Somerset, KY 42503. The listed phone number is (606) 485-4553.

What is Melinda Bess's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melinda Bess enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Bess is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melinda Bess's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Bess reassigns Medicare benefits to Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Somerset, KY). The 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 Melinda Bess's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Bess was last updated on May 31, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.