MELANIE C ELLERS CRNP
NPI 1558786293
Nurse Practitioner in Thornton, CO
Active since March 04, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
About Melanie C Ellers Crnp NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MELANIE C ELLERS CRNP (NPI 1558786293) is an individual nurse practitioner in Thornton, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (APN.0998252-NP) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1558786293
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE C ELLERSCredential: CRNP
Location Address9351 GRANT ST STE 490Thornton, CO 80229-4365
Mailing Address9351 Grant St Ste 490Thornton, CO 80229-4365 · (303) 844-5000 · Fax (303) 529-5015
Phone(303) 844-5000
Fax(844) 829-5015
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 4, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1558786293 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 CO · APN.0998252-NP
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.
9351 GRANT ST STE 490, Thornton, CO 80229
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
Melanie C Ellers Crnp 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 ID8921222886
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230524003045
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 8
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.
166 services43 patients
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 96127
Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems involves a thorough evaluation of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It's a process where professionals study patterns over time to identify potential issues like anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions.
142 services40 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.
41 services29 patients
Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician 62370
This procedure involves a physician checking and adjusting your spinal canal drug infusion pump. The pump's programming is updated electronically and the medication reservoir is refilled, ensuring effective pain management and optimal device performance.
31 services19 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
23 services23 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
20 services14 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80229 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
9%285 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%116 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
5%303 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
29%473 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
4%48 patients
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
3%107 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
2%107 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
36%107 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%2,652 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%438 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
100%209 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%90 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
88%607 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
7%209 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%197 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
2%601 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
10%610 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 87% · 505 patients
Patients tobacco: 83% · 505 patients
77%70 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
89%607 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
16%607 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 2% · 209 patients
22%209 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
1%607 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
9351 GRANT ST STE 490
THORNTON, CO 80229
THORNTON, CO 80229
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
9351 GRANT ST STE 490
THORNTON, CO 80229
THORNTON, CO 80229
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 Melanie Ellers's NPI number?
The NPI number for Melanie Ellers is 1558786293. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 4, 2014.
Where is Melanie Ellers located?
Melanie Ellers practices at 9351 Grant St Ste 490, Thornton, CO 80229. The listed phone number is (303) 844-5000.
What is Melanie Ellers's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.
Is Melanie Ellers enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Melanie Ellers 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Melanie Ellers was last updated on October 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.
# Melanie C Ellers, CRNP · NPI 1558786293
Nurse Practitioner physician in Thornton, Colorado. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 4, 2014.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1558786293 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 4, 2014
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner · taxonomy 363L00000X
- **State license:** APN.0998252-NP (Colorado)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 9351 GRANT ST STE 490, Thornton, CO 80229-4365
- **Phone:** (303) 844-5000 · **Fax:** (844) 829-5015
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 14, 2024
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