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DR. MELISSA BETH KANG M.D.
NPI 1235597626
Pediatrics in Bethesda, MD

Active since February 01, 2016PECOS Enrolled
4494 PALMER RD N, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 295-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2022, Jun 4, 2021, Aug 12, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Melissa Beth Kang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA BETH KANG M.D. (NPI 1235597626) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0095347) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235597626
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA BETH KANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address4494 PALMER RD NBethesda, MD 20889-0001
Mailing Address4494 Palmer Rd NBethesda, MD 20889-0001
Phone(301) 295-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1235597626 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0095347✔ Licensed in NE · 30263
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4494 PALMER RD N, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 19040 Fitzsimmons DrJoint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431-1000 · Phone (253) 968-1330
Location 2650 Joel DrFort Campbell, KY 42223 · Phone (858) 449-2731

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and more.Insurance ›

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)

Dr. Melissa Beth Kang M.d. 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 Melissa Kang reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Privia Medical Group, LLC
19 mi
Internal Medicine
950 N GLEBE RD STE 700
Arlington, VA 22203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013042480 (571) 366-8850
Multicare Health System
2,071 mi
Internal Medicine
15533 E BROADWAY AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99037
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336902345 (509) 530-4260

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 20889 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 18

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

DR. EMILY JOANN VIERA MD
Military Health Care Provider
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4810
ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE PARTNERS PLLC
Emergency Medicine
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
GABRIEL JOSEPH
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4810
SIERRAH MARIE GRIGSBY MD, PHD
General Practice
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4810
JONATHAN D. HENDERSON M.D.
Emergency Medicine
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-2737
EDWARD R. SAUTER MD, PHD, M.H.A.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
CHRISTINA RUTHERFORD MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4494 PALMER RD N
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-4000
SOREN ALMA CHRISTENSEN DMD
Dentist
4494 PALMER RD N, ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (850) 368-4944

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 Kang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kang is 1235597626. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2016.

Where is Melissa Kang located?

Melissa Kang practices at 4494 Palmer Rd N, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 295-4000.

What is Melissa Kang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Melissa Kang enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Kang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kang reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Privia Medical Group, LLC (Arlington, VA) and Multicare Health System (Spokane Valley, WA). 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 Kang's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kang accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Melissa Kang 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 Kang was last updated on November 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.