MELISSA A KERSTEN FNP, RN
NPI 1316228620
Nurse Practitioner in Waterford, WI

Active since August 31, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
818 FOREST LN, WATERFORD, WI 53185(262) 514-8199(608) 741-3838 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 26, 2021, Jan 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Melissa A Kersten Fnp, Rn NPPES

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

MELISSA A KERSTEN FNP, RN (NPI 1316228620) is an individual nurse practitioner in Waterford, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (4588) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, and maintains a secondary practice location in Janesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316228620
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA A KERSTENCredential: FNP, RN
Location Address818 FOREST LNWaterford, WI 53185-4585
Mailing Address818 Forest LnWaterford, WI 53185-4585 · (262) 514-8199 · Fax (608) 741-3838
Fax(608) 741-3838
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 26, 2021
NPI 1316228620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in WI · 4588
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
818 FOREST LN, Waterford, WI 53185

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11010 N Washington StJanesville, WI 53548-1500 · Phone (608) 741-3800 · Fax (608) 741-3838

Accepted 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

Melissa A Kersten Fnp, Rn 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 ID7719150689
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111109000785
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 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.
37 services19 patients
Dressing change or removal of burn tissue, less than 5% of total body surface 16020
This procedure involves replacing the bandage on a burn area or removing dead skin from a burn, covering less than 5% of your body. It helps to prevent infection and promote healing. It's a common part of burn care and recovery.
19 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520051
Location2323 N Lake DrMilwaukee, WI 53211 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 53185 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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 16

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

Nurse Practitioner
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Family Medicine
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Nurse Practitioner
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Nurse Practitioner
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Nurse Practitioner
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Nurse Practitioner
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Family Medicine
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185
Emergency Medicine
818 FOREST LN
WATERFORD, WI 53185

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 Kersten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kersten is 1316228620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2011.

Where is Melissa Kersten located?

Melissa Kersten practices at 818 Forest Ln, Waterford, WI 53185. The listed phone number is (262) 514-8199.

What is Melissa Kersten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melissa Kersten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kersten 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.

What insurance does Melissa Kersten accept?

Health plans from Network Health list Melissa Kersten 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.

Is Melissa Kersten affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kersten is affiliated with Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kersten was last updated on November 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.