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MELANIE K PORTER PSY.D
NPI 1568543270
Psychologist - Clinical in Fort Dodge, IA

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
720 KENYON ROAD, NORTH CENTRAL IOWA MENTAL HEALTH DBA BERRYHILL CENTER, FORT DODGE, IA 50501(515) 955-7171(515) 573-7898 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Melanie K Porter Psy.d NPPES

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

MELANIE K PORTER PSY.D (NPI 1568543270) is an individual clinical provider in Fort Dodge, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (01007) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568543270
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE K PORTERCredential: PSY.D
Location Address720 KENYON ROAD, NORTH CENTRAL IOWA MENTAL HEALTH DBA BERRYHILL CENTERFort Dodge, IA 50501-5759
Mailing Address720 Kenyon Road, North Central Iowa Mental Health Dba Berryhill CenterFort Dodge, IA 50501-5759 · (515) 955-7171 · Fax (515) 573-7898
Phone(515) 955-7171
Fax(515) 573-7898
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2009
✔ NPI 1568543270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC0700X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 01007
Definition
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
720 KENYON ROAD, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid0159608IA
Other07466IA · Wellmark Bc/bs
Medicare PIN07466IA
Other242712IA · Midlands Choice
Medicare UPINI18624IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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)

Melanie K Porter Psy.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4486652377
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061202000030
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 Melanie Porter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Central Iowa Mental Health Center Inc
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
720 KENYON RD
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801635404 (515) 955-7171

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 3

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
168 services21 patients
Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
49 services11 patients
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
39 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50501 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
$161.40 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $40.35 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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

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

RHONDA LEE UTLEY RN
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
720 KENYON ROAD, BERRYHILL CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH
FORT DODGE, IA 50501
Webster County (515) 955-7171

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 Porter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Porter is 1568543270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Melanie Porter located?

Melanie Porter practices at 720 Kenyon Road North Central Iowa Mental Health Dba Berryhill Center, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The listed phone number is (515) 955-7171.

What is Melanie Porter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Melanie Porter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Porter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melanie Porter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Porter reassigns Medicare benefits to North Central Iowa Mental Health Center Inc (Fort Dodge, IA). 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 Melanie Porter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Porter accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Melanie Porter 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 Melanie Porter was last updated on May 28, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.