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MELINDA WATSON
NPI 1477485860
Social Worker - Clinical in Saint Joseph, MI

Active since June 01, 2026PECOS Enrolled
1030 MINERS RD STE C, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085(269) 235-9083 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melinda Watson NPPES

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

MELINDA WATSON (NPI 1477485860) is an individual clinical provider in Saint Joseph, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801096891) and active in the NPI registry since June 2026. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477485860
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA WATSON
Location Address1030 MINERS RD STE CSaint Joseph, MI 49085-9709
Mailing Address1603 Ferry StNiles, MI 49120-2052
Phone(269) 235-9083
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1477485860 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 MI · 6801096891
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.
1030 MINERS RD STE C, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company and more.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 (PECOS)

Melinda Watson is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3971074485
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260605001500
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 Melinda Watson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sunflower Therapy Centers Inc
Same address
Speech-Language Pathologist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952099715 (269) 235-9083

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49085 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 $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

JAYCE SHAFFER
Social Worker (Clinical)
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
CARLY TITTLE
Speech-Language Pathologist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
LEAH STEPHENS
Occupational Therapist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
SHANNON RYAN WHITMAN PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
LAURA PALLO CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
OLIVIA MILLER
Speech-Language Pathologist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
ATHINA MENDOZA
Social Worker (Clinical)
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083
MELISSA J CASSIDY MA CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1030 MINERS RD STE C
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Berrien County (269) 235-9083

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 Melinda Watson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Watson is 1477485860. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2026.

Where is Melinda Watson located?

Melinda Watson practices at 1030 Miners Rd Ste C, Saint Joseph, MI 49085. The listed phone number is (269) 235-9083.

What is Melinda Watson's specialty?

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

Is Melinda Watson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Watson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melinda Watson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Watson reassigns Medicare benefits to Sunflower Therapy Centers Inc (Saint Joseph, MI). 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 Melinda Watson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melinda Watson accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Melinda Watson 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 Melinda Watson was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.