MELISSA RUARK FNP
NPI 1659722700
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Gainesville, GA

Q: What is Melissa Ruark's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Ruark is 1659722700. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2016.

Q: What is Melissa Ruark's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Ruark was last updated on December 7, 2020. 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.

Active since June 29, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.35/100

CMS Quality Rating

743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501(770) 534-2020(770) 534-8025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2020, Feb 5, 2020, Dec 9, 2019 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Melissa Ruark Fnp NPPES

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

MELISSA RUARK FNP (NPI 1659722700) is an individual family provider in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (RN142064) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659722700

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA RUARKCredential: FNP

Location Address743 SPRING ST NEGainesville, GA 30501-3715

Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420

Phone(770) 534-2020

Fax(770) 534-8025

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateJune 29, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20207 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2020

✔ NPI 1659722700 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · RN142064

743 SPRING ST NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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 Ruark Fnp 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 ID2062700610

PECOS Enrollment IDI20161013001750

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

810 services679 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

136 services107 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

87 services84 patients

Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406

This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.

58 services49 patients

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211

This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.

50 services48 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

16 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number110029

Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ngmc Barrow, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Winder, GA

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number110045

Location316 North Broad StreetWinder, GA 30680 · Barrow County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30501 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

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.

78.35/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

76.17

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.82

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

5%236 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

7%130 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge

The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…

Patients 65+: 100% · 36 patients

100%42 patients

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

10%236 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

95%261 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

6%87 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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