MELISSA KATHLEEN FOSTER MSW, LICSW
NPI 1457090524
Social Worker - Clinical in Tacoma, WA

Active since May 27, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1003 S 5TH ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-2506(253) 403-3555 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Melissa Kathleen Foster Msw, Licsw NPPES

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

MELISSA KATHLEEN FOSTER MSW, LICSW (NPI 1457090524) is an individual clinical provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (LW60186699) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457090524
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA KATHLEEN FOSTERCredential: MSW, LICSW
Location Address1003 S 5TH STTacoma, WA 98405-4210
Mailing Address3128 58th Ave NeTacoma, WA 98422-3222 · (206) 604-6234
Fax(253) 403-3555
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2022
NPI 1457090524 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 WA · LW60186699
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.
1003 S 5TH ST, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Kathleen Duran Msw, Licsw

Other Identifiers 1

OtherLW60186699WA · Wa Department Of Health

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 Kathleen Foster Msw, Licsw 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 ID6507249547
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220824000428
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 98405 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 $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Genetic Counselor, MS
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Genetic Counselor, MS
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner
1003 S 5TH ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Foster is 1457090524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2022. The provider is also known as Melissa Kathleen Duran Msw, Licsw.

Where is Melissa Foster located?

Melissa Foster practices at 1003 S 5th St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-2506.

What is Melissa Foster's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Foster 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 Foster accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Melissa Foster 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 Foster was last updated on May 27, 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.