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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Melissa Kersten's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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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

Phone(262) 514-8199

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

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Secondary Practice Location 1

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Network Health.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 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Kersten reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc

26 mi

Multi-Specialty

2350 N LAKE DR
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Columbia St Marys Hospital Milwaukee Inc
856 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023064482 (414) 585-1000

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.

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 19

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

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