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MELISSA L KEPLER CRNA
NPI 1598032138
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Billings, MT

Active since November 28, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.97/100
CMS Quality Rating
2800 10TH AVE N, BILLINGS, MT 59101(303) 438-3999(303) 780-0787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Melissa L Kepler Crna NPPES

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

MELISSA L KEPLER CRNA (NPI 1598032138) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (NUR-APRN-LIC-212993) and active in the NPI registry since November 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Billings Clinic, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598032138
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA L KEPLERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2800 10TH AVE NBillings, MT 59101-0703
Mailing AddressPo Box 844058Dallas, TX 75284-4058 · (303) 438-3999 · Fax (303) 780-0787
Phone(303) 438-3999
Fax(303) 780-0787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1598032138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · NUR-APRN-LIC-212993✔ Licensed in CO · APN.0100079-CRNA
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2800 10TH AVE N, Billings, MT 59101
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid227772700WY
Medicaid1598032138MT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Oscar Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa L Kepler Crna 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 ID1153587647
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231006002900
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Kepler reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Billings Clinic
Same address
Emergency Care
2800 10TH AVE N
Billings, MT 59101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 1,264 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326104845 (406) 657-4000
Stillwater Hospital Association, Inc.
37 mi
Critical Access
710 N 11TH STREET
Columbus, MT 59019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053488387 (406) 322-1000
Memorial Hospital Association
53 mi
Critical Access
2525 NORTH BROADWAY
Red Lodge, MT 59068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1184785099 (Montana)
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336119338 (406) 446-2345
Cpr Anesthesia, Inc
460 mi
Anesthesiology
3000 S JAMAICA CT STE 140
Aurora, CO 80014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326436353 (303) 755-3201
Aspen Anesthesia, Inc
462 mi
Pain Medicine
401 CASTLE CREEK RD
Aspen, CO 81611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811042898 (844) 246-1591
Us Anesthesia Partners Of Colorado Inc.
463 mi
Anesthesiology
8000 E MAPLEWOOD AVE STE 120
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 971 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922365782 (303) 438-3999

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Billings Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270004
Location2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cody Regional Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Cody, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number531312
Location707 Sheridan AvenueCody, WY 82414 · Park County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59101 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
$130.52 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.82 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

80.97/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality65.4
Improvement Activities40
Cost100

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.

ANNA VICTORIA NESOVIC DNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 672-0927
RODNEY JAKE TEICHROEB MD
Hospitalist
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 238-2500
BILLINGS CLINIC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 238-2084
BILLINGS CLINIC
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 657-4000
DR. HEATHER I GALE MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 238-5046
MELINDA M TRUESDELL APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 238-2500
EMILY BERENDTS ANDERSON M.S.
Speech-Language Pathologist
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 238-2500
KORBIN JOHNSON RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Yellowstone County (406) 238-2500

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 Kepler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Kepler is 1598032138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2011.

Where is Melissa Kepler located?

Melissa Kepler practices at 2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101. The listed phone number is (303) 438-3999.

What is Melissa Kepler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Melissa Kepler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Kepler 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Kepler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Kepler reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Billings Clinic (Billings, MT), Stillwater Hospital Association, Inc. (Columbus, MT), Memorial Hospital Association (Red Lodge, MT), Cpr Anesthesia, Inc (Aurora, CO), Aspen Anesthesia, Inc (Aspen, CO) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Kepler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Kepler accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Melissa Kepler 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.

Is Melissa Kepler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Kepler is affiliated with Billings Clinic and Cody Regional Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Kepler was last updated on November 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.