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MELINDA SUE GARNER DNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C
NPI 1124720826
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Big Rapids, MI

Active since March 20, 2023PECOS Enrolled
14755 215TH AVE, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 796-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2024, Mar 20, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Melinda Sue Garner Dnp, Fnp-bc, Fnp-c NPPES

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

MELINDA SUE GARNER DNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C (NPI 1124720826) is an individual family provider in Big Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704298493) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124720826
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA SUE GARNERCredential: DNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Location Address14755 215TH AVEBig Rapids, MI 49307-9224
Mailing Address100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Phone(231) 796-3200
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1124720826 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 MI · 4704298493
14755 215TH AVE, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melinda Sue Garner Dnp, Fnp-bc, Fnp-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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Melinda Garner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mecosta County Medical Center
2.0 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
722 LOCUST ST
Big Rapids, MI 49307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891075479 (231) 592-4200
Reed City Hospital Corporation
13 mi
Critical Access
225 N STATE ST
Reed City, MI 49677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538239892 (231) 832-7105

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 49307 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
$84.74 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 17

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

CHELSEA MARIE SNAVLEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
TEAGAN BRIANNE TARBELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
ANDREW MAGIRL
Physical Therapist
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 592-4234
IAN DEGRAM PA-C
Physician Assistant
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNER
Internal Medicine
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (616) 447-5820
STEPHEN CHARLES PETERSON DO
Family Medicine
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200
MRS. COURTNEY ROSE-MEYER SMITH P.A.
Physician Assistant
14755 215TH AVE
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 796-3200

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 Garner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Garner is 1124720826. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2023.

Where is Melinda Garner located?

Melinda Garner practices at 14755 215th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 796-3200.

What is Melinda Garner's specialty?

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

Is Melinda Garner enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melinda Garner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Garner reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mecosta County Medical Center (Big Rapids, MI) and Reed City Hospital Corporation (Reed City, MI). 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 Melinda Garner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melinda Garner accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Priority Health list Melinda Garner 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 Melinda Garner was last updated on October 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.