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DR. MELISSA S PALMER DMD
NPI 1578085379
Dentist in Metropolis, IL

Active since July 13, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1521 E 5TH ST, METROPOLIS, IL 62960(618) 524-7499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Aug 14, 2022, Oct 23, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Melissa S Palmer Dmd NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA S PALMER DMD (NPI 1578085379) is an individual dentist in Metropolis, Illinois, licensed in Florida (DN22562) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578085379
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA S PALMERCredential: DMD
Location Address1521 E 5TH STMetropolis, IL 62960-2717
Mailing Address171 Nw Albritton LnLake City, FL 32055-4451 · (386) 290-0912
Phone(618) 524-7499
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1578085379 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · DN22562
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
1521 E 5TH ST, Metropolis, IL 62960
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa S Palmer Dmd 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62960 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

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 Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Palmer is 1578085379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2017.

Where is Melissa Palmer located?

Melissa Palmer practices at 1521 E 5th St, Metropolis, IL 62960. The listed phone number is (618) 524-7499.

What is Melissa Palmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Melissa Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melissa Palmer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Guardian and Humana and 2 other insurers list Melissa Palmer 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 Palmer was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 days 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.