MELINDA ESTES FNP
NPI 1467855494
Nurse Practitioner in Joplin, MO

Q: What is Melinda Estes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Estes is 1467855494. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2014.

Q: What is Melinda Estes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Estes was last updated on November 7, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since October 05, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

64.74/100

CMS Quality Rating

1102 W 32ND ST, SUITE 200, JOPLIN, MO 64804(417) 347-5001(417) 347-2477 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Melinda Estes Fnp NPPES

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

MELINDA ESTES FNP (NPI 1467855494) is an individual nurse practitioner in Joplin, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2014035049) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Freeman Health System - Freeman West, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467855494

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMELINDA ESTESCredential: FNP

Location Address1102 W 32ND ST, SUITE 200Joplin, MO 64804-3503

Mailing AddressPo Box 3810Joplin, MO 64803-3810 · (417) 347-5001 · Fax (417) 347-2477

Phone(417) 347-5001

Fax(417) 347-2477

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2014

✔ NPI 1467855494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2014035049

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

1102 W 32ND ST, Joplin, MO 64804

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melinda Estes Fnp 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 ID42532509

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141211001740

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 4

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.

62 services36 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

27 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

14 services13 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Freeman Health System - Freeman West

Acute Care Hospitals · Joplin, MO

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260137

Location1102 West 32nd StreetJoplin, MO 64804 · Jasper County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64804 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

$81.64 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$93.24 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

64.74/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

58.55

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.46

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

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