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MELISSA MAE KOUNS M.D.
NPI 1194024315
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Edgewood, KY

Active since March 28, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, EDGEWOOD, KY 41017(859) 301-4688(859) 301-2607 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, Jul 30, 2024, Jul 16, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Melissa Mae Kouns M.d. NPPES

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

MELISSA MAE KOUNS M.D. (NPI 1194024315) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Edgewood, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (56775) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Elizabeth Edgewood, and maintains a secondary practice location in Greendale.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194024315
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA MAE KOUNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DREdgewood, KY 41017-3403
Mailing AddressPo Box 635283Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283 · (859) 301-4688 · Fax (859) 301-2607
Phone(859) 301-4688
Fax(859) 301-2607
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1194024315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 56775✔ Licensed in IN · 01094388A
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125059163 (IL), 38072 (SC), 35135424 (OH)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 125059163 (IL)
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR, Edgewood, KY 41017
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Mae Linton

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 117525 Greendale Plaza DrGreendale, IN 47025-8299 · Phone (859) 301-2237 · Fax (859) 301-2607

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid380723SC

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Mae Kouns M.d. 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 ID9931416229
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240805002123, I20241220002885
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Elizabeth Edgewood

Acute Care Hospitals · Edgewood, KY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180035
Location1 Medical Village DriveEdgewood, KY 41017 · Kenton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth Florence

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180045
Location4900 Houston RoadFlorence, KY 41042 · Boone County
Emergency services

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.

CARA LINDSAY HANSEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-2000
MRS. COURTNEY E COFFEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-9010
DR. KELLY ANN MACKESSY DO
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 578-5880
LYNDSEY LANG MS, RN, NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-2423
MS. STEPHANIE ANNE STEGMAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-2000
MICHELLE F PANDIT MD
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-2250
ELLE KAISER DNP,CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-2000
MRS. ANITA KAY PHILLIPS ARNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DR
EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
Kenton County (859) 301-8074

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 Kouns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kouns is 1194024315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2011. The provider is also known as Melissa Mae Linton.

Where is Melissa Kouns located?

Melissa Kouns practices at 1 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017. The listed phone number is (859) 301-4688.

What is Melissa Kouns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Melissa Kouns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kouns 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 Melissa Kouns accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Melissa Kouns 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 Melissa Kouns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kouns is affiliated with St Elizabeth Edgewood and St Elizabeth Florence.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kouns was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.