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MELISSA LAUX LCSW
NPI 1568998672
Social Worker - Clinical in Buffalo, NY

Active since May 10, 2017PECOS Enrolled
96.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
206 S ELMWOOD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14201(716) 847-2441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2021, May 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Melissa Laux Lcsw NPPES

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

MELISSA LAUX LCSW (NPI 1568998672) is an individual clinical provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (090925-01) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568998672
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA LAUXCredential: LCSW
Location Address206 S ELMWOOD AVEBuffalo, NY 14201-2398
Mailing Address206 S Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14201-2398
Phone(716) 847-2441
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1568998672 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 090925-01
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.
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X · License 088230 (NY)
206 S ELMWOOD AVE, Buffalo, NY 14201
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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 Laux Lcsw 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Laux reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ehs, Inc.
Same address
Primary Care
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
Buffalo, NY 14201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356390918 (716) 847-0212

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 14201 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 $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

96.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.47
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost94.27

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.

ELIUD KIPRUTO KOSGEI ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441
MRS. MARGARET ANN HODSON RD
Dietitian, Registered
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441
JILLIAN DIANE BEARD
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441
ALEXIS VICTORIA NOVAK MSN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441
JACOB PERRELLO MHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-0212
MR. JOSH MICHAEL MATECKI PA-C
Physician Assistant
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441
BRITTANY V CAMACHO LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441
CHELSEA COYNE
Peer Specialist
206 S ELMWOOD AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14201
Erie County (716) 847-2441

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 Laux's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Laux is 1568998672. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2017.

Where is Melissa Laux located?

Melissa Laux practices at 206 S Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201. The listed phone number is (716) 847-2441.

What is Melissa Laux's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Laux enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Melissa Laux's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Laux reassigns Medicare benefits to Ehs, Inc. (Buffalo, NY). 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 Melissa Laux's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Laux was last updated on August 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.