DR. MELCHISEDEK L MARGARIS MD
NPI 1265544183
Family Medicine in Great Falls, MT

Q: What is Melchisedek Margaris's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melchisedek Margaris is 1265544183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Q: What is Melchisedek Margaris's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.46/100

CMS Quality Rating

1101 26TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 455-5000(888) 731-8318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Sep 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Melchisedek L Margaris Md NPPES

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

DR. MELCHISEDEK L MARGARIS MD (NPI 1265544183) is an individual family medicine provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Montana (6592) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265544183

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELCHISEDEK L MARGARISCredential: MD

Location Address1101 26TH ST SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161

Mailing Address1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5161 · (406) 455-5000 · Fax (888) 731-8318

Phone(406) 455-5000

Fax(888) 731-8318

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1265544183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in MT · 6592

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

1101 26TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0087412MT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melchisedek L Margaris Md 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 ID42353930

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100201000203

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

543 services164 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

94 services52 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

80 services80 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

49 services22 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

34 services33 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270012

Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59405 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

$87.97 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$100.16 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.46/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

93.1

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.61

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers11 claims58 services$1.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$17.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers17 claims17 services$86.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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