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MELISSA BROOKE ECKES MD
NPI 1255910253
Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Active since April 06, 2021PECOS Enrolled
449 JACK STEPHENS DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 296-1200(501) 603-1550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Apr 6, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melissa Brooke Eckes Md NPPES

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

MELISSA BROOKE ECKES MD (NPI 1255910253) is an individual surgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-20852) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Little Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255910253
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA BROOKE ECKESCredential: MD
Location Address449 JACK STEPHENS DRLittle Rock, AR 72205
Mailing Address4301 W Markham St # 783Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · (501) 686-8000 · Fax (501) 526-5148
Phone(501) 296-1200
Fax(501) 603-1550
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1255910253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-20852
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
449 JACK STEPHENS DR, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14301 W Markham, Slot 520Little Rock, AR 72205 · Phone (501) 686-6627 · Fax (501) 686-5696

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave.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)

Melissa Brooke Eckes Md 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 Melissa Eckes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Same address
Family Medicine
521 JACK STEPHENS DR
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871655050 (501) 686-8000

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 72205 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 4

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

SHA'RODA LASHEA SPRINGFIELD PA-C
Physician Assistant
449 JACK STEPHENS DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 686-8211
BLAKELY M MOORE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
449 JACK STEPHENS DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 686-8224
VICTORIA SUSAN PATTON
Surgery
449 JACK STEPHENS DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 686-8522
SIENNA MILEY MS, LCGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
449 JACK STEPHENS DR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 686-7813

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 Eckes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Eckes is 1255910253. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2021.

Where is Melissa Eckes located?

Melissa Eckes practices at 449 Jack Stephens Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 296-1200.

What is Melissa Eckes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Melissa Eckes enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Eckes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Eckes reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR). 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 Melissa Eckes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Eckes accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list Melissa Eckes 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 Eckes was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.