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MELINDA MICHELLE HECKER MD
NPI 1508969312
Family Medicine in Columbia, MO

Active since September 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2325 SMILEY LANE, COLUMBIA, MO 65202(573) 884-8980(573) 884-0040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Melinda Michelle Hecker Md NPPES

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

MELINDA MICHELLE HECKER MD (NPI 1508969312) is an individual family medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2005041211) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508969312
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA MICHELLE HECKERCredential: MD
Location Address2325 SMILEY LANEColumbia, MO 65202
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(573) 884-8980
Fax(573) 884-0040
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 2019
✔ NPI 1508969312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2005041211
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2325 SMILEY LANE, Columbia, MO 65202
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melinda Michelle Zion

Other Identifiers 2

Other855400MO · Healthlink
Medicaid204920300MO

Accepted Insurance

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

Melinda Michelle Hecker Md 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 ID1254431356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070702000457
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
112 services48 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number260141
LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65202 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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers12 claims31 services$6.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$1.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers12 claims68 services$2.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier15 claims450 services$5.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier15 claims4,725 services$0.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$5.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CARIN E REUST MD
Family Medicine
2325 SMILEY LANE
COLUMBIA, MO 65202
Boone County (573) 884-8980

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 Hecker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Hecker is 1508969312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2006. The provider is also known as Melinda Michelle Zion.

Where is Melinda Hecker located?

Melinda Hecker practices at 2325 Smiley Lane, Columbia, MO 65202. The listed phone number is (573) 884-8980.

What is Melinda Hecker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Melinda Hecker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Hecker 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 Melinda Hecker accept?

Health plans from Medica list Melinda Hecker 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.

Is Melinda Hecker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Hecker is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Hecker was last updated on May 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.