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JENNIFER CHEROP MELLY ARNP
NPI 1356956916
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 10, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3509 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317(515) 248-1600(515) 248-1610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 26, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 26, 2022, Jun 29, 2021, Sep 10, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jennifer Cherop Melly Arnp NPPES

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

JENNIFER CHEROP MELLY ARNP (NPI 1356956916) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (G159978) and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356956916
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER CHEROP MELLYCredential: ARNP
Location Address3509 E 29TH STDes Moines, IA 50317-4253
Mailing Address1200 University Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50314-2355 · (515) 248-1447 · Fax (515) 248-1440
Phone(515) 248-1600
Fax(515) 248-1610
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 10, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 26, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2022
✔ NPI 1356956916 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in IA · G159978
3509 E 29TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50317
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jennifer Cherop Sambu Arnp

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1215 NW 18TH ST, Ankeny IA 50023Ankeny, IA 50023 · Phone (515) 233-1122 ext. 125 · Fax (515) 233-6500
Location 2640 S 19th StNevada, IA 50201-2902 · Phone (515) 382-2111

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Jennifer Cherop Melly Arnp 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 ID7113346982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200928002120
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 Jennifer Melly reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Broadlawns Medical Center
4.3 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1801 HICKMAN RD
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467447508 (515) 282-2200

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 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 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.
137 services17 patients
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.
118 services17 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Broadlawns Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160101
Location1801 Hickman RoadDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50317 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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 20

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

LORENE MEIN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
DR. SARAH SWEENEY GUDE D.O.
Family Medicine
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
BETH LAUREN ROERIG LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
NICOLE KEHOE LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
KATIE ELIZABETH BOWLING
Advanced Practice Midwife
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
ALAN RANDAL BOLLINGER DO
Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600
MRS. ELISABETH NEIGHBORS ARNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
3509 E 29TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Polk County (515) 248-1600

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 Jennifer Melly's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Melly is 1356956916. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 10, 2020. The provider is also known as Jennifer Cherop Sambu Arnp.

Where is Jennifer Melly located?

Jennifer Melly practices at 3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317. The listed phone number is (515) 248-1600.

What is Jennifer Melly's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Jennifer Melly enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Melly 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 organization bills Medicare for Jennifer Melly's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Melly reassigns Medicare benefits to Broadlawns Medical Center (Des Moines, IA). The 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 Jennifer Melly's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Melly accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Jennifer Melly 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 Jennifer Melly affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Melly is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Melly was last updated on July 26, 2022. 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.