DR. MELINDA ELLEN KANTSIPER M.D.
NPI 1275539421
Internal Medicine in Columbia, MD

Q: What is Melinda Kantsiper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Kantsiper is 1275539421. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Melinda Ellen Bard M.D..

Q: What is Melinda Kantsiper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Kantsiper was last updated on October 22, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since June 22, 2005PECOS Enrolled

86.79/100

CMS Quality Rating

5755 CEDAR LN, HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL -CIMS, COLUMBIA, MD 21044(410) 884-4644(410) 884-4643 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Melinda Ellen Kantsiper M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELINDA ELLEN KANTSIPER M.D. (NPI 1275539421) is an individual internal medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D56245) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275539421

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELINDA ELLEN KANTSIPERCredential: M.D.

Location Address5755 CEDAR LN, HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL -CIMSColumbia, MD 21044-2912

Mailing Address5755 Cedar Ln, Howard County General Hospital -cimsColumbia, MD 21044-2912 · (410) 884-4644 · Fax (410) 884-4643

Phone(410) 884-4644

Fax(410) 884-4643

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateJune 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2010

✔ NPI 1275539421 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D56245

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

5755 CEDAR LN, Columbia, MD 21044

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Melinda Ellen Bard M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH31392

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedS732-F292

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Melinda Ellen Kantsiper M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7911195912

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101216001046

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 4

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.

141 services63 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.

128 services63 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.

37 services36 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 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210029

Location4940 Eastern AvenueBaltimore, MD 21224 · Baltimore City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21044 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

$139.05 typical visit price

range $60.73 – $183.44

Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$106.59 typical visit price

range $19.60 – $149.17

Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)

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.

86.79/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

86.46

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

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