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MELISSA KAPPES
NPI 1316802226
Physician Assistant in Lake Forest, CA

Active since December 23, 2025PECOS Enrolled
21452 LAKE FOREST DR APT D, LAKE FOREST, CA 92630(206) 931-1619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Melissa Kappes NPPES

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

MELISSA KAPPES (NPI 1316802226) is an individual physician assistant in Lake Forest, California and active in the NPI registry since December 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316802226
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA KAPPES
Location Address21452 LAKE FOREST DR APT DLake Forest, CA 92630-6047
Mailing Address21452 Lake Forest Dr Apt DLake Forest, CA 92630-6047
Phone(206) 931-1619
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1316802226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
21452 LAKE FOREST DR APT D, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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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)

Melissa Kappes is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92630 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Kappes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kappes is 1316802226. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2025.

Where is Melissa Kappes located?

Melissa Kappes practices at 21452 Lake Forest Dr Apt D, Lake Forest, CA 92630. The listed phone number is (206) 931-1619.

What is Melissa Kappes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Kappes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kappes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kappes was last updated on December 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.