DR. MELISSA BRENDA LUDGATE MD
NPI 1336590140
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Iowa City, IA

Active since June 23, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-4658(319) 356-2587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2021, Jun 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Melissa Brenda Ludgate Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA BRENDA LUDGATE MD (NPI 1336590140) is an individual psychiatry provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-48328) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Iowa City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336590140
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA BRENDA LUDGATECredential: MD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-4658 · Fax (319) 356-2587
Fax(319) 356-2587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
NPI 1336590140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in IA · MD-48328 Licensed in IA · R-10671
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R-10671 (IA), MD-48328 (IA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245-2633 · Phone (319) 339-3551 · Fax (319) 248-7945

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

Dr. Melissa Brenda Ludgate Md 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 ID2264724954
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210928002076
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 3

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.
239 services52 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.
50 services24 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
22 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$161.40 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $40.35 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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 Ludgate's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Ludgate is 1336590140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2016.

Where is Melissa Ludgate located?

Melissa Ludgate practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-4658.

What is Melissa Ludgate's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Melissa Ludgate enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Ludgate 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 Ludgate accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Melissa Ludgate 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 Ludgate affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Ludgate is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Ludgate was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.