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MELISSA ELAINE WELDEN APRN
NPI 1508196924
Nurse Practitioner in La Follette, TN

Active since January 07, 2010PECOS Enrolled
923 E CENTRAL AVE, LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766(423) 907-1404 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Melissa Elaine Welden Aprn NPPES

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

MELISSA ELAINE WELDEN APRN (NPI 1508196924) is an individual nurse practitioner in La Follette, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (7645) and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508196924
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA ELAINE WELDENCredential: APRN
Location Address923 E CENTRAL AVELa Follette, TN 37766-2768
Mailing Address1431 Centerpoint Blvd, Suite 100Knoxville, TN 37932-1984 · (865) 985-7223 · Fax (865) 560-7396
Phone(423) 907-1404
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2010
✔ NPI 1508196924 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 TN · 7645
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.
923 E CENTRAL AVE, La Follette, TN 37766
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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)

Melissa Elaine Welden Aprn is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Welden reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

App Of Tennessee Ed, PLLC
44 mi
Emergency Medicine
907 E LAMAR ALEXANDER PKWY
Maryville, TN 37804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003230236 (865) 983-7211
Southeastern Emergency Services P C
70 mi
Nurse Practitioner
1114 W MADISON AVE
Athens, TN 37371
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669414264 (423) 745-1411
Dx Mso, PLLC
110 mi
Urgent Care
1521 GUNBARREL RD, STE 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 224 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225381148 (423) 531-0911
Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
157 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,071 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311

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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
45 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
45 services40 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37766 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

DEVON RAY HELTON NP
Nurse Practitioner
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LAFOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1200
DR. JACOB ROBBINS DO
Emergency Medicine
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1200
KRISTA JO SHOUSE
Pharmacist
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1200
DR. CHARLES T BAKER JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1200
LAURA BEASLEY LOCKETT FNP
Nurse Practitioner
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1200
DR. THOMAS EDWIN BISHOFBERGER MD
Emergency Medicine
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1200
DR. GREG DUANE EDWARDS PHARMD
Pharmacist
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1494
ROSEANN MICHELLE BASARICH DPT
Physical Therapist
923 E CENTRAL AVE
LA FOLLETTE, TN 37766
Campbell County (423) 907-1543

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 Welden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Welden is 1508196924. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2010.

Where is Melissa Welden located?

Melissa Welden practices at 923 E Central Ave, La Follette, TN 37766. The listed phone number is (423) 907-1404.

What is Melissa Welden's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Welden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Welden is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Welden's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Welden reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: App Of Tennessee Ed, PLLC (Maryville, TN), Southeastern Emergency Services P C (Athens, TN), Dx Mso, PLLC (Chattanooga, TN) and Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY). Each 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 Melissa Welden's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Welden accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Welden 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 Welden was last updated on January 7, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.