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MELINDA J CARTER ARNP
NPI 1578614830
Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, WA

Active since January 15, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1148 BROADWAY STE 100, TACOMA, WA 98402(253) 597-4550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Melinda J Carter Arnp NPPES

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

MELINDA J CARTER ARNP (NPI 1578614830) is an individual nurse practitioner in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP30006831) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578614830
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMELINDA J CARTERCredential: ARNP
Location Address1148 BROADWAY STE 100Tacoma, WA 98402-3518
Mailing Address1148 Broadway Ste 100Tacoma, WA 98402-3518 · (253) 597-4550
Phone(253) 597-4550
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1578614830 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 WA · AP30006831
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.
1148 BROADWAY STE 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Other Identifiers 4

Other0039590WA · Labor And Industries #
Medicaid9644071WA
OtherUS7189649WA · Aetna Specialist Pin
Other8807CAWA · Blue Shield #

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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)

Melinda J Carter Arnp 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 Melinda Carter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community Health Care
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
Tacoma, WA 98402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790762755 (253) 597-4550

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 98402 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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 20

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

MRS. LORI M WELLER CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 589-7030
LISA PRICE RDH
Dental Hygienist
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 268-1184
JENNIFER TABAKIN MD
Pediatrics
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 597-4550
MAI PHUONG NGOC NGUYEN D.D.S.
Dentist
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 268-1170
CHAITRI DESAI
Pediatrics
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
ASHLEY BURKHAMER RN
Registered Nurse
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 471-4553
MR. JOHN M GARCIA PA C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 722-2161
JESSICA ROSE SKELTON DO
Family Medicine
1148 BROADWAY STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 722-2161

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 Carter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Carter is 1578614830. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2007.

Where is Melinda Carter located?

Melinda Carter practices at 1148 Broadway Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98402. The listed phone number is (253) 597-4550.

What is Melinda Carter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Melinda Carter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Carter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Melinda Carter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Carter reassigns Medicare benefits to Community Health Care (Tacoma, WA). 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 Melinda Carter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melinda Carter accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Melinda Carter 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 Melinda Carter was last updated on February 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.