MELISSA KARLENE BUCHER-JONES CNM
NPI 1629834312
Advanced Practice Midwife in Wilmington, DE

Q: What is Melissa Bucher-jones's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bucher-jones is 1629834312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2024.

Q: What is Melissa Bucher-jones's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Active since February 21, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100, WILMINGTON, DE 19807(302) 661-3375(302) 661-3374 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2025, Apr 29, 2024, Mar 5, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Melissa Karlene Bucher-jones Cnm NPPES

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

MELISSA KARLENE BUCHER-JONES CNM (NPI 1629834312) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Wilmington, Delaware, licensed in Delaware (LK-0010235) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629834312

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA KARLENE BUCHER-JONESCredential: CNM

Location Address3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100Wilmington, DE 19807-3019

Mailing Address3506 Kennett Pike Ste 100Wilmington, DE 19807-3019 · (302) 661-3375 · Fax (302) 661-3374

Phone(302) 661-3375

Fax(302) 661-3374

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2024

Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2025

✔ NPI 1629834312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in DE · LK-0010235✔ Licensed in PA · MW010794

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License L1-0069713 (DE), RN728736 (PA)

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100, Wilmington, DE 19807

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1721 E Baltimore PikeKennett Square, PA 19348-2405 · Phone (302) 661-3374 · Fax (302) 661-3375

Location 2161 Wilmington W Chester Pike Ste 1200Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9041 · Phone (610) 361-1085 · Fax (610) 361-1081

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Karlene Bucher-jones Cnm 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 ID5991141624

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240502000055

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 19807 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

$88.37 typical visit price

range $57.12 – $173.08

Typical copayment $22.09 (range $14.28 – $43.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.19 typical visit price

range $18.36 – $141.05

Typical copayment $17.79 (range $4.59 – $35.26)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

SAMATA MCCLURE DO, MPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
GREENVILLE, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

KAILA M GLENN

Physician Assistant

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
WILMINGTON, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

MRS. LAUREN MOYER WHEELER PA-C

Physician Assistant

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
GREENVILLE, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

ALEXANDRA RAY KOWNURKO CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
WILMINGTON, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

ALEXIS DAVIS MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
WILMINGTON, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

DR. SIRI MARIE HOLTON M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
WILMINGTON, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

DR. STACEY M MINTER D.O.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

3506 KENNETT PIKE STE 100
WILMINGTON, DE 19807

New Castle County (302) 661-3375

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 Bucher-jones's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bucher-jones is 1629834312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2024.

Where is Melissa Bucher-jones located?

Melissa Bucher-jones practices at 3506 Kennett Pike Ste 100, Wilmington, DE 19807. The listed phone number is (302) 661-3375.

What is Melissa Bucher-jones's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Melissa Bucher-jones enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Bucher-jones 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.

What insurance does Melissa Bucher-jones accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Melissa Bucher-jones 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 Bucher-jones was last updated on June 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.