MELISSA A LEPINE APRN, FNP-C
NPI 1275973273
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gonzales, LA

Active since July 05, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308, GONZALES, LA 70737(225) 765-5500(225) 765-9419 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2024, Nov 10, 2023, Apr 11, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Melissa A Lepine Aprn, Fnp-c NPPES

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

MELISSA A LEPINE APRN, FNP-C (NPI 1275973273) is an individual family provider in Gonzales, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP07143) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275973273
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA A LEPINECredential: APRN, FNP-C
Location Address2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308Gonzales, LA 70737-5020
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (225) 765-5500 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Fax(225) 765-9419
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1275973273 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP07143
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN123227 (LA)
2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308, Gonzales, LA 70737

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Arretteig Aprn, Fnp-c

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17777 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 100Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1632 · Phone (225) 766-9091
Location 2728 Clinton Pkwy Ste BClinton, MS 39056-5227 · Phone (601) 200-4800

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa A Lepine Aprn, Fnp-c 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 ID6103058185
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140404001215
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 Lepine reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
7777 HENNESSY BLVD, STE 6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 873 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
969 LAKELAND DR
Jackson, MS 39216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
22 services21 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70737 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 4

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308
GONZALES, LA 70737
Internal Medicine
2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308
GONZALES, LA 70737
Family Medicine
2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308
GONZALES, LA 70737
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2647 S SAINT ELIZABETH BLVD STE 308
GONZALES, LA 70737

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 Lepine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Lepine is 1275973273. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2013. The provider is also known as Melissa Arretteig Aprn, Fnp-C.

Where is Melissa Lepine located?

Melissa Lepine practices at 2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 308, Gonzales, LA 70737. The listed phone number is (225) 765-5500.

What is Melissa Lepine's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Melissa Lepine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Lepine 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Lepine's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Lepine reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC (Baton Rouge, LA) and St Dominic Medical Associates LLC (Jackson, MS). 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 Lepine's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Lepine accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 6 other insurers list Melissa Lepine 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 Lepine was last updated on March 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.