MELISSA FORSNESS LCSW
NPI 1427771443
Social Worker - Clinical in Kerrville, TX

Active since September 23, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
721 THOMPSON DR, KERRVILLE, TX 78028(830) 377-4744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Melissa Forsness Lcsw NPPES

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

MELISSA FORSNESS LCSW (NPI 1427771443) is an individual clinical provider in Kerrville, Texas, licensed in Texas (40118) and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427771443
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA FORSNESSCredential: LCSW
Location Address721 THOMPSON DRKerrville, TX 78028-5154
Mailing Address503 Stonewall StKerrville, TX 78028-4156 · (830) 377-4744
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2022
NPI 1427771443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License Licensed in TX · 40118
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
721 THOMPSON DR, Kerrville, TX 78028

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 Forsness Lcsw 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 ID4082052147
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240409001633
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 78028 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 18

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

Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Music Therapist
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Psychologist
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028
Psychologist
721 THOMPSON DR
KERRVILLE, TX 78028

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 Forsness's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Forsness is 1427771443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2022.

Where is Melissa Forsness located?

Melissa Forsness practices at 721 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028. The listed phone number is (830) 377-4744.

What is Melissa Forsness's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Melissa Forsness enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Forsness 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 Forsness accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Melissa Forsness 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Forsness was last updated on September 23, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.